Dual Degree Program in Social Work and Public Health

Please note: The GRE is required of all students applying to the School of Public Health for the dual degree program.

The dual degree program in Social Work and Public Health, established at Boston University in 1981, is a three-year course of study leading to both the Master of Social Work (MSW) and the Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees. The program may be pursued on a full- or part-time basis.

This program recognizes the emerging and varied roles of social workers in the contemporary health care system, and trains students to participate as dually-trained professional public health social work leaders in health policy, research, prevention, administration, and clinical practice.

Students are strongly encouraged to start at the School of Social Work and apply after the first semester to the School of Public Health. Students in each school are held to the same admission standards as other students. Advanced Standing and part-time students are welcome. Students may major in clinical or macro at BUSSW and any of eight concentrations at BUSPH. Tuition and financial aid are based on the school in which the student is taking the majority of credits (the current primary school of residence).