Accelerated 4+1 B.S./MPH Program
The School of Public Health at Georgia State University offers the Accelerated 4+1 Bachelor of Science/Master of Public Health program to eligible undergraduate students. The program offers high-achieving students the opportunity to earn up to 16 credit hours that can be applied to a GSU MPH degree while completing their bachelor’s degree in public health. The program is designed to provide students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor's degree and an MPH in just five years, saving time and reducing the overall cost of tuition.
Eligibility
Students interested in the 4+1 program should meet the following admissions criteria:
- Earned a minimum of 75, but no more than 110, credit hours.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (Major, Institutional, Overall)
- Provide the name of two (2) faculty members who can speak to your ability to do graduate work
- Complete an application for consideration
- Complete a personal statement
- Submit an unofficial copy of your transcript
Advising
It is highly recommended that all students interested in applying to the 4+1 program speak with their current advisor for guidance on future course sequencing.
To be considered for the Accelerated 4+1 Program, please provide the information complete and submit our signed electronic application form to the Office of Academic Assistance, Suite 300 of the Urban Life Building.
You may also email a scanned copy of the completed form to the School of Public Health’s undergraduate advisor, James Smith, at [email protected]
FAQs
Financial aid can be used to cover the cost of the 4+1 program. Please contact Student Financial Services to discuss your eligibility.
No, BSPH students will not be required to pay graduate fees while enrolled in 4+1 courses.
About 3 weeks after the application deadline.
The application opens during the fall and spring semesters. Check this page for more information.
The number of students accepted into the program per semester depends on the volume of applications received. There is no current limit on the number of students who are accepted into the program.
No, students must wait until they have earned at least 75 credit hours to apply.
No. However, expectations may be made for transfer students on a limited basis.
In your personal statement, discuss your academic interests and career goals, and explain why the 4+1 program is aligned with your future educational or professional goals. Additionally, feel free to provide any information you wish to have considered in the review of your application.
Your statement should be 1-2 pages.
Contact Us
Admissions
Academic Assistance
Building Address
Urban Life Building
Suite 300
140 Decatur St.
Atlanta, GA 30303
Mailing Address
School of Public Health
Office of Academic Assistance
P.O. Box 3995
Atlanta, GA 30302-3995