The School of Public Health and the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs offer the master's of Public Health (MPH) and masters of Public Affairs (MPA) dual degree program. Students from a variety of backgrounds and fields of study are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed by the MPH Program Admissions Committee and by the MPA Admissions Committee.
Admission Information
Applicants to the MPH/MPA Dual Degree Program should apply through SOPHAS, a centralized application service for accredited schools and programs in public health. The application opens in mid-August each year. Applications will be reviewed by the MPH Program Admissions Committee and by the MPA Admissions Committee. Brown University School of Public Health GRE reporting code: 7765. There is no formal path for non-Brown medical students to enroll in the 5-year MD/MPH Program. However, medical students from other schools are welcome to apply to the MPH Program through the standard route and they may request that up to two courses from their medical school curriculum count toward the MPH degree.
Admission Requirements
Application in SOPHAS, which includes:
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- Official Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Resume/CV
- Application Fee
- GRE Scores: Not required
International Applicants:
- Language Proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS if applicable)
- Transcript Evaluation (if applicable)
Comprehensive application requirements are detailed on the School of Public Health's admissions requirements website.
Application Deadline: February 15
