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Master’s Programs
Master of Public Health (MPH) Programs
The Brown MPH has a singular purpose: to train leaders in public health who are armed with the skills to conduct research, bring about policy change, and positively affect the health of populations. The program includes an internship, a thesis, and the option of customizing your MPH with one of eight concentrations.
The 5-year integrated Undergraduate/MPH (UG/MPH) degree is a rigorous program in professional public health education open to Brown undergraduates of any concentration.
The Health Equity Scholars program provides MPH students with the opportunity to address health disparities through research and practice, while also gaining critical skills for leadership. Applicants must be working toward or possess a postsecondary degree from a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
Students study at both Tougaloo College and Brown University, ultimately earning a bachelor’s degree from Tougaloo and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Brown.
Students interested in the MD/MPH program must apply separately to Alpert Medical School; all students are eligible to apply for the MPH during the first three years at the Alpert Medical School.
The School of Public Health and the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs offer a dual degree Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program, emphasizing a learning-by-doing approach.
Online MPH
Become a future public health leader in our flexible, case-based online Master of Public Health program.
Master of Science Programs
The master's program provides advanced training in the theory and application of statistical methods in public health, clinical medicine, and the biological sciences.
Fifth-year master’s degree that can be completed in one year after receiving a bachelor’s degree from Brown. Also open to Brown PhD students in the Open Graduate Education Program (OGE).
The NextGen Scholars Program provides financial and academic support to outstanding students and graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to pursue a master’s degree in biostatistics at Brown University.
Master's program (9 courses) designed primarily for physicians, doctorally-trained basic scientists, and students in doctoral programs or medical school. Also available as a certificate (4 courses).
An applied master's program integrating international fieldwork and a thesis. While no longer accepting applications, we encourage you to consider our Global Health MPH concentration.