The School of Community Health Sciences and the University of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM) offer students the opportunity to pursue dual MD/MPH degrees. The dual program integrates the two areas of study and allows for 6 units to count toward both degrees. MD/MPH students may complete the training for the MPH degree between their second and third or third and fourth years of medical school.
Doctor of Medicine / Master of Public Health at University of Nevada, Reno
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Doctor of Medicine / Master of Public Health at University of Nevada, Reno
The Doctor of Medicine / Master of Public Health at University of Nevada, Reno is a Full Time PhD program offered at the university's main campus in Reno , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 28, 2027.
About Doctor of Medicine / Master of Public Health
Disciplines
Health Nursing & Medicine
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Doctor of Medicine / Master of Public Health at University of Nevada, Reno
Entry Requirements
Below are the requirements for international applicants:
- Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution
- Eligibility for admission with a 3-year bachelor's degree are determined on a case by case basis
- Minimum undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale):
- 2.75 for a master’s degree
- 3.0 for a doctoral degree
- Online application
- Official transcripts (statement of marks) from every institution attended for a complete history of your education. Certified English translations of all transcripts must be submitted. Transcripts must be requested from the issuing institution, in the country of origin, in a sealed envelope by the graduating institution. This is important – applicants cannot be responsible for sealing the envelopes themselves. An official English translation should be included. Read the international FAQ to help you get your transcripts to the University of Nevada, Reno on time.
- Official GRE or GMAT test scores from an exam taken within the past 5 years (exam requirement and recommended scores are determined by individual programs)
- Official Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson, or Cambridge English exam scores if your educational history is from a non-English speaking country.*
Minimum score requirements. (Please note: Your program may require higher scores than the Graduate School minimums.)- Duolingo: 105
- TOEFL: 79 IBT (including Home Edition and Paper Edition) or 8.5 (Essentials)
- IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
- Pearson (PTE): 59
- Cambridge: 176
- Your resume or curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation, per program-specific requirements (your recommenders will be notified by email after you complete your online application.)
After your admittance, the Office of International Students & Scholars will require information on your financial data and visa before you can register for classes, so get started early!
English Requirements
- PTEMin 59
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Tuition and Fee Information for Doctor of Medicine / Master of Public Health at University of Nevada, Reno
Application Fee 95
How to Apply for Doctor of Medicine / Master of Public Health at University of Nevada, Reno
- Go to the application portal, create an account and complete all forms.
- Due to strong spam filters, we recommend that you do not use a work email address as your contact email.
- Upload and attach all required documents.
- Once you have submitted names and emails for recommendations, recommendation requests are automatically generated.
Do not wait for recommendations to be returned. Continue with the application process in order to meet your deadline. - Complete a Paypal payment for application: $60 domestic and $95 international. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- Once your application and payment have been submitted, you cannot add documents.
School code for TOEFL and GRE: 4844
Doctor of Medicine / Master of Public Health at University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno
United States of America, Reno