Dual Degree Programs

Students seeking admission to the dual degree programs must meet the application requirements of both schools and apply separately for each program. Please note that one program does not guarantee admission to the other. Students are responsible for tuition and fee payments for all courses at both schools. Upon successful completion of the degree, students will receive a diploma from each school.

DDS/MPH

UTSD and UTHealth School of Public Health offer our dental students the opportunity to enroll in a pathway dual degree program in dentistry combined with a Master of Public Health (DDS/MPH) to be completed during the four years of dental school. The MPH provides dentists with foundational knowledge in population sciences and prepares dental students with the information and skills required to approach and explore issues surrounding healthcare critically. The combination of a clinical and public health degree will equip graduates with public health skills to treat individuals and the public health sector, specialty training, academic, private practice, and government services.

The DDS/MPH is an integrated, 45-credit hour program. Requirements include public health core courses, a practicum, a written culminating experience or completion of the capstone course. Dual degree students benefit from twelve approved shared courses, which translates into time and money savings.

For more information and how to apply, contact the Director of Dental Public Health, Ana Neumann, DDS, PhD, Ana.Neumann@uth.tmc.edu