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Master of Biomedical Science/MPH Dual Degree Program

Application for this degree programs is available through the campus office.

This Master of Biomedical Science/Master of Public Health dual degree program combines the educational and research strengths of the UMDNJ-Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) with those of the UMDNJ-School of Public Health (SPH) to create a program that provides students with a strong knowledge of contemporary research methods and scientific foundations in both the biomedical sciences and public health. This program is directed towards individuals holding a baccalaureate degree in any discipline of study and who express an interest in public health. Applicants must have a background in biology, chemistry and physics. Undergraduate courses in biochemistry and molecular biology also would be useful, but will not be required. Some students may use the program as a terminal degree while others may use it as preparation to pursue the MD, DMD, PhD, or DrPH degrees. Positions that would find such a dual degree of benefit include:

  • Urban governmental agencies;
  • State and Federal Departments of Health;
  • Non-governmental health organizations, such as the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, etc.; and
  • Pharmaceutical/biotech companies.

Applicants can apply for the dual-degree program to the Master of Biomedical Science and Master of Public Health programs. Each school will determine the suitability of the application to its program.

Admission into the dual Master of Biomedical Science/Master of Public Health program requires a strong score on the Verbal and Quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and a superior undergraduate academic record of achievement. GSBS also requires that applicants have a basic background in biology and chemistry.

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