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MPH-MPP Dual Public Health Degrees
Health issues are a priority in the public arena. One of the primary ways health issues are dealt with is through public policy. The Master of Public Health-Master of Public Policy (MPH-MPP) dual degree is tailored to those who want to design, advocate for, and evaluate efforts that promote healthy behaviors and social conditions through addressing public policy and influencing how communities develop from a public health perspective.
Students who pursue an MPH-MPP dual degree will learn to work across the public, non-profit, and private sectors to develop policy-based approaches to improving and protecting the public’s health. They will acquire the skills needed to conduct health policy analysis, understand organizational processes in health care, develop policy-based approaches to important public health issues, and communicate complex health policies to the public. These skills will be developed through courses such as Biostatistics, Bioethics, Environmental Health, Program Planning and Evaluation, Finance, and Public Policy Research.
Increasing one’s focus on public health preparedness, public health research and evaluation, and environmental health may dramatically increase career opportunities for those interested in public policy and planning. Plus, this dual degree should provide you with the education needed to be effective in roles involving health policy development, administration, and evaluation at federal and state governmental agencies, consulting organizations, health advocacy groups, and health care associations.
Potential careers you may pursue with an MPH-MPP dual degree include:
- Health Policy Analyst
- Research Specialist/Manager
- Program Planner/Evaluator
- Risk Analyst
- Policy Assistant
Explore MPH-MPP Dual Degree Programs
If this type of program is something you are interested in pursuing, below is a list of schools that offer the Master of Public Health–Master of Public Policy dual degree. Or if you are more interested in the legal side of public health and public policy, explore our MPH-JD Master to Doctorate Dual Degree page
| Institution & Program | Delivery Mode | Location | Study Length | Test requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temple UniversityMaster of Public Health/Master of Public Policy | In-Person | Philadelphia, PA | 3+ years | No GRE required |
University of California Los AngelesMaster of Public Health/Master of Public Policy | In-Person | Los Angeles, CA | 3 years | No GRE required |
Sponsored Online Public Health Programs
| Institution & Program | Study Length | Test requirement | Concentrations |
|---|---|---|---|
| As few as 24 months | No GRE required | — | |
| As few as 12 months | No GRE required | Health Informatics | |
| As few as 20 months | No GRE required | Leadership, Nutrition, Applied Epidemiology |
Information updated as of March 2026