The University of Pennsylvania Law School and the Perelman School of Medicine have come together to offer a unique and rigorous program that unites the study of law and medicine. Students in this trailblazing program will develop new tools and strategies pertinent to emerging areas of prevention and disease control.

As a collaborative effort between the two schools, students will have the opportunity to engage in Penn’s distinct interdisciplinary mission. You’ll be invited to join the community with collaboration in research planning and implementation. This joint degree is offered through the Perelman School of Medicine. 

Students can earn both degrees in four years. Penn Law gives credit for four relevant courses in the MPH toward the JD. MPH candidates complete 16 course units. These include eight core requirements and additional courses in Public Health, plus the opportunity to take up to six electives. These electives can include courses taken at the Law School.

Below are possible tracks for completing the program:

Students apply separately to each department. Applications to the MPH program are welcomed contemporaneously with the Law School application or during the 1L year.

The Public Health Program and Penn Law will accept either the GRE, GMAT, or LSAT.

For more information, admitted or current JD students should contact Amanda S. Aronoff. Applicants or prospective applicants to the Law School should contact contactadmissions@law.upenn.edu.