Degree Options

With the help of partners from Chicago’s many diverse communities, our Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program offers students real-world educational experiences through public health courses that other programs cannot provide. Our students work alongside scientists and practitioners in developing approaches to improve community health. Browse our degree options below to learn more.

MPH

Choose from a full-time, one-year option or a part-time option that will take about two years.
Get Your MPH

PhD/MPH

Earn a MPH and PhD concurrently through the Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences or Medical Anthropology PhD programs.
Get your PhD/MPH

MD/MPH

Students complete their MD curriculum during the day and MPH classes in the evenings, one or more days per week, completing both within four years.
Get your MD/MPH

DPT/MPH

Complete concurrent coursework and earn both a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and an MPH in three years through this dual-degree program.

Get your DPT/MPH

APHP (MPH+1)

The Accelerated Program in Public Health (APHP) allows high-performing Northwestern undergraduate students to complete MPH coursework early.

Explore the MPH+1 Option

Non-Degree Special Students

This option is for student wishing to take one or more classes for enrichment or as continuing education but who are not planning on pursuing a degree.

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