Individually, the MPH degree program requires 45 credits and the MBS degree program requires 30 credits.  With approximately a 20% overlap of courses acceptable to each program, completion of the dual-degree program will require a minimum of 57 credits.   

To earn this degree, the MPH portion will require completion of 15 credits of a public health core curriculum, 9 credits of specialization, and 6 elective credits; the program will accept 9 credits in biomedical sciences from GSBS-N    

The MBS part of the program will require 21 credits in the biomedical sciences, and the program will accept 9 credits of coursework from the SPH in Biostatistics, Introduction to Epidemiology and Introduction to Environmental Health. 

An interdisciplinary research/practice fieldwork project of 6 credits will be required of all students in the program.  

A student who enters the dual degree program and later chooses to drop one component to pursue a single degree may do so with the approval of the Associate Deans of each program.  

The program will be offered to students who are enrolled either full-time or part-time.  All courses included in this proposed program will be taken from courses currently offered by GSBS-N and SPH-N.  In general, required courses will be completed in the first two semesters and the remaining coursework will be completed during the subsequent semesters.  The specific courses chosen will depend upon the individual student’s interests and background.  
 

For an application or further information contact:

Mayra Marallano
Admissions Coordinator
30 Bergen Street
ADMC Complex, suite 110
Newark, New Jersey 07107
Tel. (973) 972-4511
Fax. (973) 972-7148
Email: marallma@umdnj.edu

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