Accelerated Bachelor's/MPH Program

Program Highlights

The Rutgers School of Public Health offers an Accelerated Bachelors/Master of Public Health (MPH) program designed for highly-qualified undergraduate students. This pathway allows students to begin graduate coursework during their undergraduate studies, earning their Bachelor's degree first, followed by the MPH degree in approximately 3-5 additional semesters.

The program is a partnership with Rutgers University - New Brunswick, Rutgers University - Newark, Rutgers University - Camden, and the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).

Delivery Modes

The MPH component of this accelerated program is delivered on-campus at the New Brunswick and Newark locations. The program is structured to accelerate the completion of the MPH degree.

Curriculum Overview

The MPH degree requires a total of 45 credit hours. This includes 18 credits of core courses, 15-18 credits of required concentration courses, 6-9 credits of electives, and a 3-credit Practicum Capstone. Additionally, students complete a non-credit Applied Practice Experience (APE) and an Interprofessional Education Experience (IPE).

Through the accelerated pathway, students can take up to 18 graduate-level MPH credits while still undergraduates. These credits may count towards both the bachelor's and MPH degrees, providing advanced standing upon formal matriculation into the School of Public Health for the MPH.

It is important to note that graduate credits earned as an undergraduate through this specific accelerated program cannot be transferred to other graduate programs.

Admissions Requirements

Eligibility is open to undergraduate students from any major attending Rutgers University (New Brunswick, Newark, or Camden campuses) or NJIT. Prospective students should first contact the Office for Admissions and Recruitment to determine individual eligibility.

Interested undergraduates must secure approval from their respective undergraduate school before applying to the Rutgers School of Public Health. Applications are typically submitted after completing 60 credits and before completing 105 undergraduate credits. Formal acceptance into the accelerated program occurs after completing 60 credits.

Application components include:

• An online application submitted via the Rutgers Application Portal .

• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.

• A personal statement of goals (1-3 pages) detailing interest in the program, preparedness, and career aspirations.

• Two letters of recommendation, with at least one from an academic reference for current students or recent graduates (within the last four years).

• A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV).

• TOEFL or IELTS scores for applicants whose prior education was in a non-native English-speaking country.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis after the regular deadline.

Career & Practical Experience

The curriculum incorporates practical learning through a 3-credit Practicum Capstone and a 0-credit Applied Practice Experience, designed to provide students with hands-on public health experience.