The PharmD/MPH dual degree program is a partnership between the University of Maryland Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine.
The mission of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is to promote and protect the health and well-being of the diverse communities throughout Maryland, the nation and the world through interdisciplinary education, research, practice, leadership, and public policy. The MPH program is based in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the School of Medicine.
About the PharmD/MPH Dual Degree:
The MPH degree requires the completion of 42 credits of coursework, including a public health practicum (minimum of 240 contact hours) on a supervised project related to their area of specialization. It may be possible to combine the MPH practicum experience with an elective advanced pharmacy practice rotation, provided that the student has finished all required core and concentration courses in the MPH. Students wishing to do this must obtain prior approval from the MPH Practicum Director and the SOP Assistant Dean for Experiential Learning.
- Procedures and Contact Information
- MPH Program Website
- MPH Student Handbook and Public Health Practicum Manual
About the Application Process:
| PharmD/MPH Key Information | |
|---|---|
| Format: | In-person |
| Extra costs: | 1 year discounted |
| Extra time: | 1 year step out |
| Bachelor's required: | Yes |
| Exam required: | None |
| Application process: | Apply first to PharmD program, then apply separately to MPH program, often in P2 year |
| Potential career pathways: | Promote and protect the health and well-being of diverse communities |
Students interested in the PharmD/MPH dual degree program must apply first to the PharmD program. Once accepted and matriculated, students will apply separately to the MPH program, often in their P2 year.
Accepted students will step out of pharmacy in the following year to complete 36 credits as a full time MPH student in Baltimore. The student will then return to pharmacy as a full-time, third-year student to finish all requirements for both degrees.
For PharmD/MPH Registration Questions:
- Master of Public Health Program
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Phone: 410-706-0539
Email: mph_program@som.umaryland.edu - Sandeep Devabhakthuni, PharmD, BCCP
Associate Professor of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Phone: 410-706-5842
Email: sdevabha@rx.umaryland.edu - Mojdeh Heavner, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM, FCCP
Associate Professor of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research
Assistant Dean for Experiential Learning
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Phone: 410-706-3498
Email: mheavner@rx.umaryland.edu
For PharmD/MPH Academic and Career Questions:
- Fadia T. Shaya, PhD, MPH
Professor of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research
Executive Director, Behavioral Health Resources Program
Director of Informatics, Institute for Clinical and Translational Research
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Phone: 410-706-5392
Email: fshaya@rx.umaryland.edu