Dual JD/MPH Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

The Juris Doctor/Master of Public Health (JD/MPH) dual degree at Washington University in St. Louis prepares students to recognize, analyze, and address urgent legal, health, and socioeconomic issues affecting individuals, communities, and societies. Graduates learn to integrate law and public health frameworks, equipping them with a unique set of skills to bring evidence-based recommendations to policy, judicial opinion, and legal representation.

Specific accreditation details for the Master of Public Health (MPH) portion of this dual degree are not provided in the available program information.

Delivery Modes

The JD/MPH program is delivered on-campus, with students taking courses at both the School of Law and the Brown School. Students typically begin their first year at one school, transition to the other for the second year, and then engage in mixed coursework across both schools for the final two years of the program.

Curriculum Overview

Students in the dual JD/MPH program are required to complete a total of 120 credits. Of these, 77 credits must be law credits, and 43 credits must be in public health. Nine of the public health credits also count towards the Juris Doctor degree. Students must also fulfill all specific curriculum requirements for the JD program.

Admissions Requirements

Students who have already commenced their studies in either the JD program at the School of Law or the MPH program at the Brown School are eligible to apply to the other program to pursue the dual degree. This transition typically occurs during the student's second year. Further specific prerequisites for admission into the MPH component are not detailed in the provided context.

Career & Practical Experience

The JD/MPH program aims to equip graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue careers where law and public health intersect. Graduates are prepared to apply evidence-based approaches to influence policy, contribute to judicial opinions, and provide informed legal representation on complex health-related issues.