Overview

Are you interested in making a positive impact on public health through the lens of law? Emory University offers a transformative JD/MPH program, where you can pursue a Juris Doctor (JD) degree alongside a Master of Public Health (MPH), equipping yourself with the knowledge and skills to address legal and public health challenges.

Key Features

Dual-degree program integrating legal education with public health training
Comprehensive study of public health principles, epidemiology, and health policy
Examination of legal frameworks, regulations, and ethical considerations in public health
Analysis of health disparities, social determinants of health, and healthcare access
Collaboration with faculty and experts in law and public health
Practical experiences through internships, fieldwork, and research projects
Emphasis on policy advocacy, health equity, and community engagement

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Health Policy and Management
Legal Research and Writing
Health Law and Ethics
Environmental Health and Policy
Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health
Health Disparities and Social Justice
Public Health Program Evaluation
Global Health Law and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

111 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Public Health View 1138 other Masters in Public Health in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Completed application form for both JD and MPH programs
Statement of purpose or personal statement
Letters of recommendation
LSAT scores for JD program
GRE scores for MPH program
Relevant coursework or research experience in law or public health

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

67480 USD / year

≈ 67480 USD / year
Out-of-State

67480 USD / year

≈ 67480 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

67480 USD / year

≈ 67480 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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