The UConn Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program offers a FastTrack (4+1 B.A./B.S.-M.P.H.) option for qualified students. The program allows students to complete their bachelor’s degrees in any UConn-approved discipline and the MPH degree within 5 years of their initial matriculation as undergraduates.
If you are a current UConn undergraduate with a strong interest in working in the growing field of public health in areas such as health promotion, biostatistics, epidemiology of infectious or chronic diseases and environmental health, then the FastTrack to the M.P.H. could be a great match for you!
- Complete your bachelor’s degree in any UConn-approved discipline and get a head start on your graduate education while still an undergraduate.
- Earn your M.P.H. in roughly half the time and for two-thirds of the cost of those who start after graduation.
- Complete both undergraduate and graduate degrees in as little as five years.
- Choose FastTrack courses* on the UConn Farmington or Storrs campuses using distance learning/video conferencing technologies.
- Earn a graduate degree from a program that has been nationally-accredited since 1985 and often recognized for its innovative curriculum.
- Join more than 700 UConn public health [or M.P.H.] graduates who are making significant contributions to local, national and international health!
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The FastTrack program is intended for students who have maintained a strong academic record (a minimum 3.25 GPA through 4 semesters of college), a personal background and/or experiences that are relevant to the program, a commitment to the health of the community and a well-conceived reason to participate.
To be considered, you must submit the FastTrak application.pdf which includes:
- a personal statement that summarizes your career plans and what has influenced your decision
- your experiences to date with public health and community service
- honors/awards/recognition for work completed in public health or community service
- a self- assessment of your academic and interpersonal strengths and weaknesses
FastTrack Application .pdf
Submit or email the application, including your personal statement, to Barbara Case (bcase@uchc.edu). You will not use the UConn online application system.
Tip: We suggest downloading and saving the application to your computer. Then, open with acrobat reader to complete and save.
Address all inquiries to Barbara Case (bcase@uchc.edu; 860-679-1503).
For more information, contact: Morgan Spencer/Public Health Coordinator at mhspencer@uchc.edu