Applying to Dual Degrees
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Dual degrees offer students the opportunity to shorten their total enrollment time by combining aspects of our programming. Students can typically expect to earn the MPH in an accelerated timeframe. Dual degree enrollment offers advising and support to guide students through each of their programs.
Dual Degree Partners
Dual Degree Program Partners
Goizueta Business School
The school's mission is to prepare principled leaders to have a positive influence on business and society.
James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies
Laney is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in advancing academic excellence through innovative scholarship, research, teaching, and programming that prepares a diverse and inclusive graduate student body for success as leaders and in service to the global good.
Emory Law
An academic community that educates lawyers who can flourish in the practice of law anywhere—and who can lead their legal and broader communities with professionalism and character.
School of Medicine
The tier 1 ranked school of medicine believes in re-envisioning the future and never being satisfied with what has been done before.
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
A community of talented, committed students who are preparing to make a difference in health care. Ranked #1 in the nation for master of nursing programs.
Candler School of Theology
The school of theology offers a brave space for thinking, discussing, doing. A through line connecting academics, praxis, and faith in context.
Application Process
Admissions Requirements
- College transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume or CV
- Personal Statement
Evaluation criteria for admission to Rollins for students in the dual-degree program are the same as those for the MPH program alone. Please note, the GRE is not required for all candidates applying to our MPH programs.
Students accepted into the dual-degree program will be notified of acceptance by both schools. If students are accepted into one school but not the other, they may enroll in the school that has accepted them, but not as a dual-degree student. Upon admission to the dual-degree program, students consult with the appropriate program director of each school to plan their courses of study.
Important Information for Applicants
Students must apply separately to each school and be admitted. Please be in touch with each respective school at Emory to learn about admissions requirements and timelines.
Students in the dual-degree program are required to enroll in Rollins for no fewer than 32-35 hours, depending on the requirements of the degree program. Detailed descriptions of each program are available on request from the school.
Programs
Business School
Program Description
Students in the Master of Business Administration (MBA)/ Master of Public Health (MPH) program gain the skills and knowledge to effectively lead and manage public health systems and programs, as well as advise on health policy issues.
Learn more about the MBA/MPH program
How to Apply
Students must apply to and be accepted into each school separately in order to be eligible for a dual degree. All applications to Rollins are completed in SOPHAS – The Centralized Application Service for Public Health. Visit the Goizueta website for instructions on applying to their program. Visit our admissions page for instructions on applying to Rollins.
Program Description
The MiM/MPH program offers a unique opportunity for students to gain important business foundations that will enhance the impact you will make on improving health in local and global communities.
Learn more about the MiM/MPH program
How to Apply
Students must apply to and be accepted into each school separately in order to be eligible for a dual degree. All applications to Rollins are completed in SOPHAS – The Centralized Application Service for Public Health. Visit the Goizueta website for instructions on applying to their program. Visit our admissions page for instructions on applying to Rollins.
Graduate School
Program Description
The goal of the Master of Arts (MA) in Bioethics and Master of Public Health (MPH) program is to train students in the intersection of public health and bioethics. This dual degree program prepares students to speak to both the individual and community interests in health care in order for them to be better prepared to enter the contemporary health care field. Students who graduate with a dual MA in bioethics/MPH degree will be well qualified to work in public health to help set priorities for pandemics or other allocations of scarce resources, to set public policy for health departments or states on access to health care, or to conduct education on the ethical foundations of public health practice. Students will be exposed to a rigorous framework for ethical decision-making that they can incorporate into their projects in public health. Such attention to the ethical impact of proposed public health initiatives will add significant value to the student’s credentials, as it demonstrates additional capacities that are likely to differentiate them from students graduating with an MPH alone.
Learn more about the MA/MPH program
How to Apply
Students must apply to and be accepted into each school separately in order to be eligible for a dual degree. All applications to Rollins are completed in SOPHAS – The Centralized Application Service for Public Health. Visit the Laney Graduate School website for instructions on applying to their program. Visit our admissions page for instructions on applying to Rollins.
Program Description
A joint master of public health/doctor of philosophy (MPH/PhD) degree is offered through the Rollins School of Public Health. This program is only for current PhD students at Emory.
Students in the Laney Graduate School may apply for admission to the MPH program during their graduate studies with the approval of their PhD program's director of graduate studies.
Learn more about the PhD/MPH program
How to Apply
Students must apply to and be accepted into each school separately in order to be eligible for a dual degree. All applications to Rollins are completed in SOPHAS – The Centralized Application Service for Public Health. Visit the Laney Graduate School website for instructions on applying to their program. Visit our admissions page for instructions on applying to Rollins.
School of Law
Program Description
Students in the Juris Doctor JD/MPH program learn to advocate and create public health programs and policies, as well as develop expertise in public health related legal issues.
Learn more about the JD/MPH program
How to Apply
Students must apply to and be accepted into each school separately in order to be eligible for a dual degree. All applications to Rollins are completed in SOPHAS – The Centralized Application Service for Public Health. Visit the Emory Law website for instructions on applying to their program. Visit our admissions page for instructions on applying to Rollins.
School of Medicine
Program Description
Students in the DPT/MPH program will learn to be strong leaders in preventative health care, as well as effective therapists following a public health crisis. The Physical Therapy Program of the School of Medicine (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine) and Rollins collaborate in offering a dual degree program awarding the Master of Public Health and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees. The DPT degree is a professional doctorate in physical therapy.
Learn more about the DPT/MPH program
How to Apply
Students must apply to and be accepted into each school separately in order to be eligible for a dual degree. All applications to Rollins are completed in SOPHAS – The Centralized Application Service for Public Health. Visit the Emory School of Medicine website for instructions on applying to their program. Visit our admissions page for instructions on applying to Rollins.
Program Description
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) /Master of Public Health (MPH) program prepares students to work as physicians in the public health field, enabling them to diagnose health problems and risk factors of individuals and communities.
Students in good standing at any fully accredited U.S. medical school are welcome to apply to Rollins for an MPH year as part of their medical school experience. It is strongly recommended that the MPH year follow the clinical year of medical school—usually the third year in conventional medical school curricula—but students may attend Rollins at any time prior to completion of their medical studies and the receipt of their medical degree.
The program is not available to those who have already received their MD degree. Admission to this program and the curriculum to be pursued is considered on an individual basis.
Learn more about the MD/MPH program
How to Apply
All applications to Rollins are completed in SOPHAS – The Centralized Application Service for Public Health. Make sure you select the MD/MPH program designation with the desired department when you enter the program information. Visit our admissions page for instructions on applying to Rollins.
Program Description
Dual degree for Emory Medical School Students –The Doctor of Medicine (MD) /Master of Public Health (MPH) program prepares students to work as physicians in the public health field, enabling them to diagnose health problems and risk factors of individuals and communities.
Learn more about the MD/MPH program
How to Apply
Candidates for the MD/MPH program must apply to the School of Medicine and submit a supplemental application with a one-page essay describing their interest in public health. The minimum requirements for admission to the MD/MPH dual degree program are identical to those for the School of Medicine. A copy of the School of Medicine application and the essay will be forwarded to Rollins. Students applying to the MD/MPH dual degree program will have the opportunity at the time of their medical school interview to visit Rollins and meet with faculty.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance into the dual degree program after they are accepted by the School of Medicine. Financial assistance opportunities for the MPH year may be available to MD/MPH students through both schools (Medicine and Public Health).
An additional application declaring the selected MPH concentration and a request for financial assistance are due during the third year of the School of Medicine training.
Program Description
The Physician Assistant (PA)/MPH program combines primary health care and public health to train practitioners and leaders to care for underserved populations and at-risk communities. This dual degree program offers students the opportunity to earn a Master of Public Health degree in conjunction with training in the Emory University School of Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) Program. The PA program, within the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, recruits, educates, and mentors a diverse group of students to become physician assistants providing quality health care. Students may apply their combined PA and public health skills in such areas as population or clinical research, health administration leadership, and community health promotion.
Learn more about the PA/MPH program
How to Apply
Students must apply to and be accepted into each school separately in order to be eligible for a dual degree. All applications to Rollins are completed in SOPHAS – The Centralized Application Service for Public Health. Visit the Emory School of Medicine website for instructions on applying to their program. Visit our admissions page for instructions on applying to Rollins.
School of Nursing
Program Description
The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and Rollins collaborate in a dual-degree Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)/Master of Public Health (MPH) program to prepare professional nurses for leadership roles in health care. The MSN/MPH program combines advanced nursing knowledge and clinical nursing skills with public health knowledge to prepare future nurses for leadership roles as they deliver care to at-risk individuals and communities. Graduates must complete requirements for both degree programs to earn the dual MSN/MPH dual degrees.
Learn more about the MSN/MPH program
How to Apply
Students must apply to and be accepted into each school separately in order to be eligible for a dual degree. All applications to Rollins are completed in SOPHAS – The Centralized Application Service for Public Health. Visit our admissions page for instructions on applying to Rollins.
Apply to the School of Nursing through the School of Nursing’s Application. Students should refer to the School of Nursing Catalog for information on Pre- and Post-requisite Admission Requirements as well as for information for their specialty area.
School of Nursing Prerequisite Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited College or University and accredited nursing program
- Statistics course (3 semester credit hours)
- Undergraduate Health Assessment course (3 semester credit hours)
Certain APN specialties require a minimum of 1-2 year(s) of full-time work experience as a registered nurse in relevant settings. For additional information about the application process please visit the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Admissions page.
School of Theology
Program Description
The Candler School of Theology collaborates with Rollins in offering a dual degree program awarding both the Master of Divinity and Master of Public Health degrees (MDiv/MPH). The combination master's programs in theology and public health prepare students to use a theological foundation when working in the field of public health. Public health professionals who hold the MPH/ MDiv are trained to work in public health within the context of religious institutions, applying religious and theological knowledge to enhance health programs for special populations.
Learn more about the MDiv/MPH program
How to Apply
Students must apply to and be accepted into each school separately in order to be eligible for a dual degree. All applications to Rollins are completed in SOPHAS – The Centralized Application Service for Public Health. Visit the Candler School of Theology website for instructions on applying to their program. Visit our admissions page for instructions on applying to Rollins.
Program Description
The Candler School of Theology collaborates with the School of Public Health in offering a dual degree program awarding both the Master of Theological Studies and Master of Public Health degrees (MTS/MPH). The MTS/MPH prepares students to use a theological foundation when working in the public health field. Professionals who hold the MPH/MTS are trained to work in public health within the context of religion. They possess the theological knowledge to enhance health programs for special populations.
Learn more about the MTS/MPH program
How to Apply
Students must apply to and be accepted into each school separately in order to be eligible for a dual degree. All applications to Rollins are completed in SOPHAS – The Centralized Application Service for Public Health. Visit the Candler School of Theology website for instructions on applying to their program. Visit our admissions page for instructions on applying to Rollins.
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