This dual degree program is available exclusively to current Washington University in St. Louis students pursuing a PhD in Anthropology. Students in this program earn a Master of Public Health degree from the Bursky School of Public Health with one additional year of study.
With shared interest in the environmental, biological, cultural and political implications of health outcomes, anthropology and public health have long been intertwined when it comes to solving issues of population health and well-being. The MPH/PhD dual degree program is designed for current Washington University Anthropology PhD students whose research is framed by a population health focus. By integrating a public health perspective into their degree program, students will be equipped with the specific skills and practice-based knowledge that will expand their capacity for studies of the environmental, social and cultural aspects of human society. Visit the Department of Anthropology for more information.
Note: To enter a dual degree program, an applicant must apply to each school separately and be admitted to both.
Required MPH Courses
The list below includes courses required to build a student's course of study. The order in which students take their courses may vary.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Public Health (15 credit units) | ||
| PHFN 5000 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| PHFN 5001 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| PHFN 5002 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| SWSP 6018 | Health Administration and Policy | 3 |
| SWTH 6003 | Health Behavior and Health Promotion | 3 |
| Research Methods (9 credit units) | ||
| PHRS 6000 | Research Methods | 3 |
| PHRS 6001 | Applied Linear Modeling (ALM) | 3 |
| PHRS 6002 | Planning, Implementation, & Evaluation Evidence-Based Programs & interventions (PIE) | 3 |
| Cross-Cutting Themes (1 credit unit) | ||
| PHFN 5003 | Cross-Cutting Themes in Public Health | 1 |
| Public Health Seminar (2 credit units) | ||
| PHFN 5004 | Public Health Seminar I | 1 |
| PHFN 5005 | Public Health Seminar II | 1 |
| Practicum (3 credit units) | ||
| PHFN 5010 | Foundations of Applied Practice | 0 |
| PHPC 6001 | Practicum I - MPH Program | 3 |
| Concentration Courses (9 credit units) | ||
| Students will take three 3-credit unit courses to fulfull Generalist Concentration requirements, one of which must be a Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving course | 9 | |
| Skill Lab (2 credit units) | ||
| Students will take two 1-credit unit Skill Labs | 2 | |
| Integrated Learning Experience (2 credit units) | ||
| PHCC 6011 | Capstone I | 1 |
| PHCC 6012 | Capstone II | 1 |
| Total Units | 43 | |
Additional Information
For more information, please visit the Admissions FAQ page or the MPH/PhD in Anthropology page of the WashU Bursky Public Health website.
Note: The MPH curriculum and required credits are subject to change.