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Tufts Bachelor/MPH
The Bachelor’s to Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program (B/MPH) at Tufts University School of Medicine offers Tufts undergraduate students a unique opportunity to fast-track their academic and professional journey in the dynamic field of public health. This accelerated 4+1 bachelor’s to master’s pathway allows you to seamlessly transition from undergraduate to graduate study, expediting your journey to a fulfilling career in public health.
The B/MPH program at Tufts welcomes students from any major. By integrating graduate-level coursework into the undergraduate experience, you can begin laying the foundation for your MPH starting in your senior year. This unique program structure provides a competitive edge, equipping you with a comprehensive understanding of public health principles and practices as you enter your career or pursue doctoral studies.
B/MPH 4+1 Program Curriculum
Public health professionals play a critical role in addressing complex challenges—from pandemic response and chronic disease prevention to health equity and community wellness. The Tufts Bachelor/MPH program offers a meticulously crafted curriculum that bridges academic theory with real-world public health challenges, equipping you with advanced knowledge and skills. You’ll engage in a strategic blend of core coursework, specialized study in an MPH concentration, and experiential learning opportunities that prepare you to become an innovative thinker and problem solver.
MPH Concentrations
The Tufts Master of Public Health program offers six distinct concentrations, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and fulfill your professional aspirations. Specializing the MPH program through one of our concentrations covering in-demand public health issues ensures you have a solid foundation of knowledge in the field and develop targeted expertise for your future practice.
Accelerated Bachelor’s to MPH Program Structure
The Tufts MPH program requires 42 credits of coursework, including core, concentration, and elective courses, a 160-hour Applied Practice Experience (APE), and an Integrative Learning Experience (ILE). The B/MPH course credit structure enables you to complete these 42 credits during the undergraduate period plus one additional year of study.
Six credits of approved coursework taken as undergraduates double-count toward both the bachelor’s and the MPH degree. To count toward the MPH, double-counted courses must be graduate-level and relevant to public health. These courses typically count as electives toward the MPH degree.
An additional six to nine credits of approved public health courses are taken at Tufts University School of Medicine during the undergraduate period. These six to nine credits would only count toward the MPH degree. Typically, these are a mix of core and concentration requirements.
You will officially matriculate into the MPH program after receiving your bachelor’s degree and must complete 27 to 30 credits of coursework in your final year. For example, a student graduating with their bachelor’s degree at the end of the Spring semester would start full-time MPH coursework and take their remaining 27 to 30 credits of coursework in the Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters.
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Courses Taken During the Undergraduate Program
As an undergraduate student in the B/MPH program, you will take four 3-credit graduate courses that will count toward the MPH degree. Two 3-credit courses double-count toward both degrees. Two 3-credit courses count only toward the MPH degree. Students work with their academic advisors to determine which courses to take during this time.
- Students must receive a B or better in each course they transfer toward the MPH.
- Undergraduate courses, even if they are cross-listed with a graduate course, will not be accepted toward the MPH degree. Instead, students must take the graduate-level version of the course.
All courses taken toward the MPH while in the undergraduate program are processed as transfer credit toward the MPH degree. The courses will be listed on the official transcript as transfer credit, and the grades will not be included in the calculation of the MPH GPA.
The courses that will count only toward the MPH do not count toward any undergraduate requirement and will not be part of the total undergraduate credits or the undergraduate GPA. Students are expected to meet with their undergraduate advisor to ensure that they will meet all undergraduate degree requirements.
Students are expected to meet with the B/MPH Faculty Lead, Laura Corlin, PhD, to determine course selection and ensure all policies and curriculum requirements are met.
Students are required to submit the Transcript Reconciliation Form after registering for their final semester in the undergraduate program. The deadline for the form varies each semester but will be no later than the last day of classes of the student’s final semester in the undergraduate program. The form must be submitted to the TUSM Graduate Program’s Registrar’s Office.
When to Apply to the Tufts Bachelor's to MPH 4+1 Program
The Tufts University School of Medicine B/MPH program is available to undergraduate students at Tufts University. Applications to the Tufts Bachelor’s to MPH degree program are processed on a rolling basis between the applicant’s sophomore and junior years.
You can apply to the Bachelor/MPH combined degree program beginning in the spring semester of your sophomore year; the latest you should apply is by July 15, before the start of your senior year.
Later applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to seek academic advising as early as possible to ensure you are best supported throughout the admissions process.
To learn more about the program and admissions requirements, please contact the B/MPH Faculty Lead, Laura Corlin, PhD, at Laura.Corlin@tufts.edu.
Application Requirements
Tufts seeks applicants to the accelerated bachelor’s to master’s in public health program who are committed to creating positive change in one of the most critical fields of our time. You must be a current Tufts undergraduate student. We review applicants holistically to ensure they are prepared to thrive in the program and also contribute to the larger public health community at Tufts University.
To start an application to the B/MPH program at Tufts:
- Visit the Tufts application portal
- Create a new account and set your permanent password
- Click on Start New Application
- Select your anticipated start year
- Choose Accelerated Bachelor/MPH Program Application
- Once in the application, under Program Choice, choose the Bachelor/MPH with Tufts
All supporting application credentials should be emailed to ph.admissions@tufts.edu or mailed to:
Tufts University School of Medicine
Graduate Programs
Attn: Director of Admissions
145 Harrison Avenue, Suite 813
Boston, MA 02111
Review the following application requirements for the Bachelor’s to MPH program. Note that GRE scores are not required.
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Your personal statement is intended to give you the opportunity to submit a narrative describing your past education, experience, and current professional career objectives. Your statement should describe your:
- Reasons for interest in public health
- Reasons for interest in the Public Health programs at Tufts University
- Career goals
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Two letters of recommendation are required.
- Recommendation letters may be submitted online (within the application) or by mail.
- Letters should be primarily academic in nature and should mention the relationship of the applicant to the recommender so that their observations can be put into the proper context.
- Electronically submitted recommendations do not need to be followed up with paper recommendations.
- If mailed, letters of recommendation should be in a sealed envelope with the author’s signature across the seal and forwarded by you or the recommender to our address above.
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Tufts requires copies of ALL undergraduate and graduate transcripts (e.g., EMT courses, study abroad, summer courses, post-bacc) for review.
We accept both unofficial and official transcripts. Generally, your application will be processed sooner if you upload unofficial transcripts; this is also our preference. However, please note that if you decide to matriculate, you will be required to provide a final official transcript, with a date of undergraduate degree conferral, from Tufts University.
Unofficial Transcripts
If you’re uploading an unofficial transcript to your application:
- Copy/scan/screenshot your transcripts for each college/university attended.
- Upload all pages of your transcript(s) and one example of the back page to provide us with your university’s transcript key. This can be found on the back of your official transcript or on your registrar’s website.
- PDF files are preferred, but additional formats are accepted (e.g., .doc, .jpg,.tiff).
- Scanned documents must be clearly legible and on standard U.S. 8.5” x 11” paper. Be sure no text is cut off when scanned.
Official Transcripts
If you are sending official transcripts from your college or university:
- Don’t upload anything in the transcripts section if you’re sending an official transcript. The system will inaccurately count this as your transcript, and the review of your application will be delayed.
- Official transcripts may be mailed via the U.S. Mail to our address at the bottom of this page or electronically to ph.admissions@tufts.edu.
- Transcripts are only considered official if they are sent directly from the registrar's office of your institution to our office in a sealed envelope. If you scan your official transcript to your application, it becomes unofficial.
Please note the following:
- If you received two degrees from the same institution that are on the same transcript, you will need to add the institution twice, one for each degree. Upload the transcript with one degree and upload a blank document for the other. If you leave either transcript section empty, your application will be left as incomplete.
- If you have any courses that are in progress or will be completed in a future term, please provide documentation of this (e.g., a transcript that shows courses in progress).
Bachelor/MPH Program Tuition and Fees
The following tuition and fees rates are for the 2025-2026 academic year and apply to Tufts undergraduate students enrolled in the combined bachelor’s degree/Master of Public Health program who enroll in Summer or Fall 2025.
- Tuition: $30,288 per semester (full-time, flat-rate)
- Fees: $661 per semester
The Public Health programs will bill students enrolled in the B/MPH program for two semesters (Fall and Spring) at the above tuition rate. The Office of Financial Aid provides the current academic year's cost of attendance budget (including tuition, room and board, health insurance, books, etc.).
Note: These rates are subject to approval. Tuition rates and fees are effective as of July 2025. Note that program cost is set each academic year (June to May) and typically increases a small amount from year to year. The Trustees of Tufts University reserve the right to change tuition rates or fees at their discretion.
Become a Changemaker in Public Health
The Tufts University School of Medicine Bachelor/MPH degree program fosters the development of the skills, perspective, and leadership capability needed to create meaningful change in community and global public health landscapes.
Accelerate your academic and professional journeys and amplify your impact; apply now to the Bachelor’s to Master of Public Health degree program at Tufts University School of Medicine.