Undergraduate BS to Master of Public Health Pathway Program

Program Highlights

The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers a unique BSN to Master of Public Health (MPH) dual degree option. This program provides undergraduate nursing students the opportunity for early admission to the MPH program, allowing them to enroll in selected MPH courses while completing their BSN requirements. Students can earn both the BSN and MPH degrees over five years (three years from admission to the nursing program). This pathway prepares graduates for a wide range of nursing and public health practice positions.

Delivery Modes

This program is designed for undergraduate nursing students enrolled in the Traditional BSN (TBSN) program, indicating an on-campus delivery format. The structure enables the completion of both BSN and MPH degrees within five years, characteristic of a full-time, accelerated academic pathway.

Curriculum Overview

Students in this dual degree option will have MPH courses integrated into their curriculum alongside their required nursing courses. These curriculum adjustments typically commence during the second year of the Traditional BSN program.

Admissions Requirements

Interested students must be in their first year of the Traditional BSN (TBSN) program. Applications for this early admission pathway are due mid-January.

For more information on the MPH program, including admission requirements and the application link, visit the Master of Public Health Program website .

Career & Practical Experience

Graduates of the BSN to MPH dual degree program are prepared for a wide range of nursing and public health practice positions.