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

Accelerated (Undergraduate + Graduate)

Jumpstart your career in public health

As a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Health student, you can accelerate your path to a career in public health by completing the Master of Public Health in Health Equity through Simmons University.

The MPH Program focuses on the intersections of public health and social justice, preparing you 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 you the real-world skills needed to ensure that you graduate ready to serve as effective public health practitioners.

Academic Pathways

The 3+1 BS to MPH Program is open 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 Professor 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:

Have a 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
Meet with the BS in Public Health Program Director as part of the MPH admission process

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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