Areas of Study
Combined Degrees
DVM/MPH Combined Degree Program
Veterinary students attending Iowa State University have the opportunity
to work concurrently toward an MPH degree from the University of
Iowa (UI). This program has been developed in response to the critical
national need for more veterinary professionals with advanced training
related to infectious diseases and public health. It is one of
the first programs in the US to enable students to obtain both
degrees in four years.
JD/MPH Combined Degree Program
Upon graduation, students in this combined program, offered in collaboration with the UI College of Law, will be able to serve either as a public health professional having strong preparation and competency to deal with legal and policy issues or as a lawyer specializing in health care issues in a public health setting.
MD/MPH Combined Degree Program
Offered in conjunction with the UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver
College of Medicine, this program provides graduates with expanded
career opportunities and allows professionals to apply the principles
of both medicine and public health in their practice.
PharmD/MPH Combined Degree Program
Offered in conjunction with the UI College of Pharmacy, this program will allow students in the UI College of Pharmacy to receive formal education and training in public health as it relates to pharmacotherapy and health promotion, disease prevention, and medication safety.