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BS in Public Health/MPH in Health Equity: Combined Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Health students can jump-start their careers in public health by completing the Master of Public Health in Health Equity through Simmons University. The MPH Program focuses uniquely on the intersections of public health and social justice and prepares students with skills to critically analyze structural determinants of health and persistent systems of oppression; undertake policy analyses and practices to advance systems change; engage in community organizing and innovation, and advance community-based research methods in partnership with local communities and organizations. Delivered through a blend of online courses, self-paced content, and in-person immersion experiences, our program's practice-based curriculum will give students the real-world skills needed to ensure that they graduate ready to serve as effective public health practitioners.

The Public Health Department offers two combined degree pathways into the Simmons MPH program

The 3+1 BS to MPH Program is available to students applying to Simmons University for their bachelor's degree, and to matriculated undergraduate students who pursue this option during their first year at Simmons.
The Edge Exploratory Pathway is available to matriculated students who may pursue this option during their junior year of undergraduate studies.

3+1 BS to MPH Program

Requirements for 3+1 Simmons MPH Application for Simmons Undergraduates

Please consult with Prof. Val Leiter ([email protected]), the BS in Public Health Program Director, if you are interested in applying for this program.

Application deadline: Rolling admissions, through May 15 of students' sophomore year.

As part of the admission process, currently matriculated undergraduate candidates must submit the following materials:

Completed Academic Advising form. This form can be obtained from the BS in Public Health Program Director and must be completed prior to beginning the Simmons MPH application in full
Completed Simmons MPH application form
One essay
One letter of recommendation from a Simmons professor

All post-secondary transcripts will be reviewed as part of the admissions process. The admission office will gather these on your behalf.

Matriculating Into the MPH Program

Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and earn a 3.0 in statistics during their undergraduate studies in order to matriculate into the MPH Program upon graduation. Once the BS in Public Health is completed, students will be able to enroll in MPH coursework the following term, typically in May, and can complete the accelerated MPH degree by the following August.

Edge Exploratory Pathway

Through the Edge exploratory pathway, students work with the Edge advisor to finalize their undergraduate and graduate program. This process should begin in the student’s junior year. Students interested in an accelerated pathway to an MPH degree should review the admission process and policies for details about admission requirements and required undergraduate prerequisite courses.

To learn about how to apply, deadlines, and to meet with Edge Academic Advising, read how the Simmons Edge works.

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