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The MD-MPH program in Health Care and Prevention stands as one of the nation's most extensive and well-established programs, drawing numerous applicants to UNC School of Medicine. Core curriculum emphasizes health policy through a clinical lens and population-level prevention strategies. Students also gain expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, and medical literature analysis. With diverse elective options, participants can specialize in preferred subjects or explore topics in greater detail. This program appeals to students for three key reasons: 1) instruction by nationally recognized clinician and public health leaders, 2) access to Gillings School of Public Health (ranked #2 nationally), and 3) its cost-effective, convenient structure.
The minimum requirements are a bachelor's degree (based on a four-year curriculum) completed before graduate study begins or its international equivalent with an accredited institution; an average grade of B (cumulative GPA 3.0) or better.
The required minimum total score on the exams are internet-based TOEFL exam = 90, The IELTS exam = 7.