DO/MPH or DMD/MPH

In partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), KCU offers osteopathic medicine and dental students the opportunity to earn a dual degree, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Public Health (DO/MPH) and Doctor of Dental Medicine and Master of Public Health (DMD/MPH). This offering addresses the need for future health care practitioners to possess knowledge in population and public health.

Students in the DO/MPH or DMD/MPH program will gain advanced skills, preparing them to better respond to future pandemics and other infectious diseases. As new obstacles in public health continue to adversely impact our communities and health care systems, KCU is dedicated to preparing our students in every way possible to carry out our mission of improving the well-being of the communities we serve.

The MPH curriculum is an online program delivered over a four-year period for a total of 42 credit hours.

Years 1 and 2 consists of five core classes (15 credits):

• Foundations of Public Health
• Epidemiology in Public Health
• Biostatistics I
• Leadership and Advocacy
• Planning and Evaluation

Upon successful completion of the first two years, students will earn a Certificate in Public Health. During years 3 and 4, students will complete classwork for 27 additional credits to earn a master’s degree.

Current KCU students are invited to apply here.