The Combined Degree Program is a path for continuous study from the bachelor’s degree through a master’s level professional degree at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Students in the Combined Degree Program take graduate courses during their senior year that are applied to both the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree requirements.
Students in the Combined Degree Program begin graduate study in one of the following programs:
- MPH - Master of Public Health
- MSPH - Master of Science in Public Health
- MPH&TM - Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- MHA - Master of Health Administration
Students should review the graduate school website for information on the various programs and degrees.
There are slight variations in the Combined Degree Program for public health majors and non-public health majors. See the table below for comparison.
|
Public Health Majors |
Non-Public Health Majors |
|
|---|---|---|
| Available Degrees | MPH, MSPH, MPH&TM, MHA | MPH, MSPH, MPH&TM, MHA |
| Application Timeline | March 1 – start Fall senior year October 1 – start Spring junior year |
March 1 – start Fall senior year October 1 – start Spring junior year |
| Eligibility | BSPH program at Tulane 3.0 GPA |
BS or BSM program at Tulane 3.0 GPA |
| Application | - Fastlane Application - Statement of Purpose & Objectives - Resume - Unofficial Transcript - $75 Application Fee |
- Fastlane Application - Statement of Purpose & Objectives - Resume - Unofficial Transcript - $75 Application Fee - Letter of Recommendation |
| Courses | Up to 12 credits of graduate courses that are can be applied as electives towards the major | Up to 12 credits of graduate courses that can be applied as electives towards the minor or as general education credit |
Contact the SPHTM Office of Enrollment Management and Admissions at (504) 988-5388 or sphtmadmissions@tulane.edu with questions about the master’s programs in public health.
Program Stipulations
Students must complete all undergraduate requirements and graduate with a bachelor’s degree before moving onto full-time enrollment in the MPH, MSPH, MPH&TM, or MHA program.
Once students have been accepted into the Combined Degree Program, they should meet with their graduate advisor during their senior year to create a study plan that will incorporate the goals and competencies of the MPH, MSPH, MPH&TM, or MHA program they intend to pursue.
Students can take a gap year (up to 3 years) before starting graduate school full-time. (Meet with financial aid advisor to discuss student loan deferment options.)
Students receive a 35% tuition discount on remaining graduate school tuition. (Discount does not apply to mandatory fees.)
Students can choose between on-ground or online degree programs after graduation. (Credits taken during senior year must be taken on campus.)
