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PharmD/MPH

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora , United States
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Pharmacology | Pharmacy | Public Health
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Health | Hygiene and occupational health services
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English
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Program Overview

Introduction to the PharmD/MPH Program ##"

The role of the pharmacist continues to expand, and pharmacists are now an integral part of the healthcare team. The PharmD/MPH degree is offered in response to this expanding role, in partnership with the Colorado School of Public Health. University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences entry-level PharmD students are welcome to apply to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in addition to their PharmD degree."


Program Structure ##"

A student can apply in the second (P2) or fourth (P4) year of pharmacy school. A student applying in the P2 year will take a one-year leave of absence to complete coursework at the Colorado School of Public Health, and then re-enter the PharmD program as a P3 student. A student applying in the P4 year will engage in coursework for their MPH after completing their PharmD degree."


Curriculum ##"

  • Public Health Core Courses (17 credits) include: "
    • BIOS 6601 Applied Biostatistics I (3 hours) "
    • EPID 6630 Epidemiology (3 hours) "
    • EHOH 6614 Occupational and Environmental Health (3 hours) "
    • CBHS 6610 Social and Behavioral Factors{}{}{} and Health (3 hours) "
    • HSMP 6601 Introduction to HSMP (3 hours) "
    • PUBH 6600 Foundations in Public Health (2 hours) "
  • Required MPH Concentration Courses (12-15 credits) "
  • 12 Approved PharmD Courses as MPH Electives (6-9 credits) "
  • Practicum (2 credits): PUBH 6606 MPH Practicum (2 hours) "
  • Capstone (2 credits):
    • EPID 6990 MPH Capstone Preparation - EPID (or appropriate Capstone Preparation course for concentration) (1 hour) "
    • PUBH 6991 MPH Capstone Integration (1 hour) "
  • Total Hours: 39 "

Application Process ##"

In the application process, a student will select an area of focus (concentration) for the MPH. As a stand-alone program, the MPH is 42 credits. The PharmD/MPH allows PharmD students to apply 9 credits of PharmD coursework to the MPH, reducing the number of credits required within the Colorado School of Public Health to complete the MPH to 33.


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