Lincoln,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor/Master of Public Health in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
|
Omaha United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,788
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
84 months
The Juris Doctor and Master of Public Health dual degree program (JD/MPH) equips students for diverse careers where expertise in legal systems, public health, and healthcare administration is valuable. Alumni will be prepared for positions across public service organizations including government entities, research institutions, policy organizations, and nonprofit groups, as well as private practice law firms and corporate settings. Contemporary challenges in public health policy, healthcare legislation, and medical ethics remain critical national priorities. As lawmakers continue reshaping healthcare systems, legal professionals with specialized health knowledge are needed to address matters of healthcare availability, service standards, consumer safeguards, and data security. Workplace conditions are increasingly recognized as health determinants, driving new focus on urban development and zoning policies. Job-related injuries persist as a major concern for American workers. Ecological deterioration endangers the wellbeing of coming generations. Earning a JD/MPH provides the foundation for guiding solutions to society's complex public health challenges.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Separate applications will be processed through both college admission systems and the decision for joint degree admission will be coordinated by the admission directors for the JD and MPH programs only after the applicant has been accepted by both programs, and complies with application requirements of both the JD and CoPH. Admission into either program does not guarantee admission into the other program. If a student is not accepted into both programs during the joint degree application review, the student cannot complete the joint degree program. However, the student can attend the single program into which acceptance was granted. Students who have already graduated with a JD or MPH degree will not be eligible for the joint degree program. If you are interested in obtaining a JD degree from the University of Nebraska, you must first apply for admission. In order to apply for admission, you must do each of the following.
Take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and have the results forwarded to the University of Nebraska College of Law.
Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have the results forwarded to the Law School Admission Council Credential Assembly Service (LSAC CAS). You need not take the TOEFL if you are a citizen of an English speaking country, for example, Great Britain or Australia. Students must have a minimum of a 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or a minimum of 100 on the internet-based TOEFL. Have two letters of recommendation (in English or translated into English) sent to the LSACCAS.
Masters of Public Health All non-US transcripts must be evaluated by the World Education Service (WES) using their ICAP Course-by-course evaluation service. The GRE is optional for all applicants, but it is highly recommended for any applicant with below a 3.0 GPA from their previous coursework. Applicants must submit 3 letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to academic, practice and/or research abilities. Personal Statement A minimum TOEFL score of 550-paper, 213-computer, 80-Internet. Official IELTS scores should be sent directly to the UNMC College of Public Health. The minimum score requirement is 7.
Take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and have the results forwarded to the University of Nebraska College of Law.
Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have the results forwarded to the Law School Admission Council Credential Assembly Service (LSAC CAS). You need not take the TOEFL if you are a citizen of an English speaking country, for example, Great Britain or Australia. Students must have a minimum of a 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or a minimum of 100 on the internet-based TOEFL. Have two letters of recommendation (in English or translated into English) sent to the LSACCAS.
Masters of Public Health All non-US transcripts must be evaluated by the World Education Service (WES) using their ICAP Course-by-course evaluation service. The GRE is optional for all applicants, but it is highly recommended for any applicant with below a 3.0 GPA from their previous coursework. Applicants must submit 3 letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to academic, practice and/or research abilities. Personal Statement A minimum TOEFL score of 550-paper, 213-computer, 80-Internet. Official IELTS scores should be sent directly to the UNMC College of Public Health. The minimum score requirement is 7.
Tuition
USD
19,788