What is FastTrack?​

The UConn Master of Public Health (MPH) program offers a FastTrack (4+1 B.A./B.S.-M.P.H.) option for qualified UConn undergraduate students to complete their bachelor’s degrees (B.A./B.S.) in any UConn-approved discipline and their MPH degree within 5 years of their initial matriculation as undergraduates.​  

Why choose FastTrack?​

If you have a strong interest in working in the growing field of public health in areas such as health promotion, epidemiology of infectious or chronic diseases, environmental health, biostatistics, or health administration, the FastTrack program could be an excellent match for you!​

FastTrack students earn their MPH in roughly half the time and at two-thirds the cost of those who start after graduation. Become part of a nationally-accredited graduate program recognized for its innovative curriculum, and join more than 1,000 UConn MPH graduates making significant contributions to local, national, and international health.​

Through the FastTrack program, you’ll gain knowledge and experience in:​

• Social and environmental determinants of health​
• Techniques for collecting and analyzing data to improve the health of communities​
• Designing and evaluating of interventions to reduce risks and promote health within communities​
• Advocacy for and with communities on social policies to enhance community well-being​
• Support of health partners and other stakeholders tackling complex health concerns​

To remain in ‘good standing’ FastTrack students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, with no grade below ‘B’ in our foundational or concentration courses. All degree requirements must be completed within 6 years of beginning matriculation toward the degree. Individuals needing more time to complete the degree may be required to pass the Certified in Public Health (CPH) national examination before being allowed to continue matriculation in the program.  Failure to remain in ‘good standing’ will result in a recommendation for remediation or termination from the Program.

As an undergraduate, you will complete four graduate courses while completing your major.

• PUBH 5408 Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics I
• PUBH 5409 Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics II
• PUBH 5411 Principles of Interprofessional Public Health Practice
• PUBH 5431 Public Health Research Methods

After graduation, FastTrack students complete an additional 30 credits to earn their MPH degree.

Electives (3-5 courses; 9-15 credits)

Upon successfully completing foundational courses, students devise specialized plans to study around themes such as Law and Policy, Administration, Occupational/Environmental Health, Epidemiology, and Applied Public Health Practice.