Key information Duration Full-time — 60 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting September 2027 — Apply before Jan 2027
Language English Credits 56 SCH Delivered On Campus Campus Location Philadelphia, United States Disciplines Public Health, Medicine Overview Drexel University College of Medicine offers a joint five-year program with Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health for students to pursue both a medical degree and a master's degree in public health. Features Most Medicine - Public Health students at Drexel University complete a year of MPH coursework between the 3rd and 4th year of medical school. In this program, students learn to be physicians with a public-health orientation. Programme Structure Curriculum: The program, built on a foundation of health and human rights, provides strong interdisciplinary training in clinical medicine and population health sciences, including community health and prevention, health care management and policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, and environmental health. Students will choose one of the existing MPH majors to pursue and will complete the selected major requirements. All students complete an independent project in an area of their choosing that aligns with their public health and clinical interests. Admission Requirements Academic requirements GRE®: Required English requirements Duolingo English Test: 115 TOEFL® IBT: 90 IELTS: 6.5 General requirements Eligible applicants to the MD/MPH program must first submit an application to the Drexel University College of Medicine. On the College of Medicine's supplemental application, please check the "public health interest" box to be automatically considered for the MD/MPH program. Applicants accepted to the College of Medicine will then be reviewed for admission to the dual degree program. Second-year medical students will be considered for admission on a case by case basis. Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International / Non-residents: 22,544 AUD / year (≈ 15,859 USD / year) Out-of-State: 22,544 AUD / year (≈ 15,859 USD / year) Domestic / In-State: 22,544 AUD / year (≈ 15,859 USD / year) Living costs Philadelphia, United States: 1,866-3,247 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
