Pharm.D./MPH Combination Degree

Program Overview

Uniqueness of the Program

• Out of the 34 accredited schools offering a PharmD/MPH program in the nation, TTUHSC offers one of the few online public health curricular tracks which allows completion of both degrees within the timeframe of the PharmD curriculum
• The MPH program consists of a minimum of 45 credit hours, including eight core courses, an applied practice experience (APE) and an integrated learning experience (ILE)
• Students are able to utilize 9 credit hours from School of Pharmacy coursework towards the Masters in Public Health program, offering a distinct advantage to those working on both degrees concurrently in the ability to complete the MPH coursework in less time
• Applicants for the combined PharmD/MPH Degree program must have a prior baccalaureate or higher degree to be admitted into the program
• Designed to develop leaders in health care organizations

Focused on Community Service

Because the current Master of Public Health program is a generalist program, its versatility is a strong fit for the necessary areas of focus to develop not only strong leaders in health care organizations, governmental agencies, and practice settings, but professionals who would be focused on service to the community.

Why A Combined Degree?

PharmD/Masters of Public Health Value Proposition

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and American Public Health Association (APHA) recognized the value of pharmacists in the public health sector:

• Bone mineral density testing
• Smoking cessation
• Emergency contraception access
• Sexually transmitted disease education
• Hypertension / diabetes screening
• Colorectal cancer screening
• Advising patients on OTC meds

The American Public Health Association encouraged Congress to charge Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) with recognizing pharmacists as healthcare providers:

• Expanding role of pharmacists in population-based healthcare
• Community and clinical pharmacotherapy expertise
• Broader access to care
• Preventative services offered
• Drug information services

Curriculum & Coursework

Contact Corey Patterson for information on the curriculum & coursework.

Admissions Requirements

Once accepted into the Jerry H Hodge TTUHSC School of Pharmacy Pharm.D. program, interested students can apply to the School of Population and Public Health through their centralized application system, SOPHAS Express. Applications are due by March 1st of each year. If the MPH program acceptance is not granted for the summer prior to the Pharm.D. curriculum begins (P0), a student can reapply for the summer after the P1 year in pharmacy school and still be able to complete the MPH program at the same time as the Pharm.D. degree is awarded. The Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health and the Jerry H Hodge School of Pharmacy may limit the number of pharmacy students that are allowed to enroll in the MPH.

School of Pharmacy P0 and P1 students desiring to enroll in the Pharm.D./MPH program must sign an acknowledgement or disclosure form, which signifies an understanding of special curricular requirements for enrolling in the program.

Applications must be completed and submitted by March 1 for Summer applicants.

Applications must be completed in the MPH program’s centralized application system (SOPHAS Express) by April 1 for Summer applicants. Once the SOPHAS application has reached a “Verified” status, applicants will receive an email on how to submit the program’s supplemental application.

Admissions Requirements for the School of Population and Public Health:

1. Electronic application at https://sophasexpress.liaisoncas.com/ and $55 SOPHAS Express application fee
2. TTUHSC Supplemental Application (instructions will be sent after the SOPHAS Express application is verified)
3. TTUHSC Supplemental Application fee of $50
4. PCAT scores (if applicable)
5. Oath of Residency form
6. Technical Standards form
7. A personal interview may be requested
8. Once admitted to the MPH program, a $50 placement fee is also required.

Please note, the MPH program will use your transcripts and letters of recommendation from your PharmCAS application.

Please note: Pharmacy students interested in the combined Pharm.D./MPH degree program must submit an application to both programs. The PharmCAS application will not be accepted by the SPPH. Note that the deadline for applications is different for each program. Please be aware of this and meet all deadlines for each program. Only candidates accepted into the Jerry H Hodge School of Pharmacy before March 1st are eligible to apply for the combined MPH program for a P0 year start. All applicants must possess a bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited college or university prior to applying for the MPH program.

Tuition & Fees 

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Our goal is to make obtaining a college degree within reach by supporting you with financial aid and scholarships programs. TTUHSC relies on a variety of financial aid sources to increase the university's affordability. This may include scholarships, grants, student loans, and waivers. As a student, please know that you and your family have a dedicated financial aid advisor who can assist you with this process.

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