Program Overview

Overview of the JD/MPH Program

The Juris Doctor/Master of Public Health (JD/MPH) dual degree prepares students to recognize, analyze, and address urgent legal, health, and socioeconomic issues affecting individuals, communities, and societies. By learning about law and public health frameworks, JD/MPH program graduates are equipped with a unique set of skills to bring evidence-based recommendations to policy, judicial opinion, and legal representation.

Program Structure

The JD/MPH program generally takes four years to complete, which is one less than it would take if the two degrees were completed separately. Students may start their first year in either the WashU Law or the Brown School. They will generally move to their counterpart school for the second year and then pursue mixed course work during the final two years. Students who start in only one program are welcome to apply to the other and begin the dual degree during their second year.

Credit Requirements

Dual-degree JD/MPH students are required to complete 120 credits between both schools. The majority of the credits (77) must be law credits. The remaining credits (43) must be taken in public health; 9 of these public health credits count toward the JD.

Degree Requirements

On the JD side of the degree, students must complete the specific curriculum requirements of the JD.

Program Details

• The JD/MPH program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of law and public health.
• The program is offered by WashU Law and the Brown School.
• Students can start the program in either school and then move to the counterpart school for the second year.
• The program takes four years to complete.
• Students are required to complete 120 credits, with 77 law credits and 43 public health credits.
• 9 public health credits count toward the JD.