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¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Public Health have partnered to offer an accelerated path to a Master of Public Health (MPH). Through the 3+2 Undergraduate-to-MPH (U2MPH) program, students earn both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in five years, saving time and gaining a competitive edge in the public health field.

How the U2MPH Program Works

¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ undergraduate public health majors may apply to the U2MPH program after completing at least 81 undergraduate credits and earning a minimum GPA of 3.3.

Once admitted, students take up to 18 credit hours of graduate-level MPH courses online during their senior year. These credits apply toward both their ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ bachelor’s degree and the 42-credit MPH program.

MPH Concentration Areas

Choose from seven in-demand specialties:

• Biostatistics
• Emergency Preparedness
• Epidemiology
• Environmental and Occupational Health
• Health Promotion
• Maternal and Child Health
• Public Health Administration and Policy

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Why pursue your MPH?

Make a Difference

An MPH empowers you to build a meaningful career in public health. You’ll gain the skills to lead interdisciplinary teams, develop evidence-based solutions to complex challenges, and address the evolving needs of communities. Many students pursue an MPH to advance health equity, reduce disparities, and improve access to care.

Expand Your Career

MPH grads are in demand across sectors:
•    Government (CDC, local/state health departments)
•    Nonprofits and advocacy organizations
•    Hospitals and healthcare systems
•    Global health and humanitarian efforts
•    Research and data analysis
•    Environmental and occupational health

An MPH is also a strong foundation for medical, dental, law or PhD programs.

Build In-Demand Skills

You’ll learn to:
•    Analyze health trends and data
•    Develop health policies and programs
•    Understand social and environmental health factors
•    Respond to crises like pandemics and natural disasters

These practical skills are in demand across many industries.

How to Apply

Before applying, ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ undergraduate public health majors must complete at least 81 undergraduate credit hours and meet with their ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ advisor. Applicants will then complete the admission application available on the .

To be considered for admission, all materials must be received by the deadline. 
•    Spring: October 1
•    Summer: February 1

Academic Advising & Planning

Students are paired with advisors from both ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ and UNMC to create a personalized plan of study that includes both undergraduate and graduate coursework. This plan is reviewed each semester.

Tuition 

Students pay ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ tuition for all ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ courses and UNMC tuition for all UNMC courses, including those taken before earning their undergraduate degree. U2MPH students may qualify for ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ scholarships for undergraduate tuition and UNMC scholarships or assistantships for graduate tuition.