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MPH + PharmD
Healthcare is changing fast, with healthcare systems moving toward value-based care.
Healthcare is rapidly evolving, with greater emphasis on prevention, population health, health equity, and value-based care. Wingate University’s PharmD/MPH dual degree prepares future pharmacists to improve both individual and community health by integrating pharmacy practice with public health knowledge and skills.
With an MPH alongside your PharmD, you’ll be in a position to help people stay healthy, better manage chronic conditions and age in place.
Wingate’s MPH program has two concentrations to select from: epidemiology or health education and promotion. Both concentrations provide you with the tools you need to maximize your pharmacy practice and navigate the ever-changing healthcare landscape. Pursuing your master of public health while earning your PharmD provides an efficient way to earn both degrees.
Your public health role as a pharmacist will also give you the chance to assess community health needs, help identify and implement systems for disease surveillance and monitor health outcomes.
Why MPH + PHARMD?
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Program & Curriculum overview
- The MPH integrative curriculum includes two concentrations to choose from, epidemiology and health education and promotion.
- The PharmD/MPH Program is flexible allowing PharmD students to complete both degrees in 4 years.
- The MPH degree will begin in the P2 year.
- PharmD/MPH students will interact with accomplished public health faculty and community partners who will mentor students and offer robust applied practice experiences to prepare them as a future healthcare professional with public health knowledge and skills.
- With both degrees, you’ll be able to explore a variety of career options in pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacy education, program and policy development and evaluation, medication safety, and community-based pharmacy.
- A reduced tuition cost for the MPH degree program can be paid in equal installments over eight semesters.
Ready to Apply?
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Complete the online PharmD/MPH application via the WU Fast App here by July 25, 2026.
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Be prepared to submit, as a part of the application, an updated resume and personal statement addressing the below prompt.
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Write a 500-1000 word essay describing your motivation for applying to the PharmD/MPH dual degree program and your future career aspirations. Please include how your academic, professional, and personal experiences have helped you prepare for this opportunity.
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Admissions to the PharmD/MPH is dependent upon a recommendation from the Wingate University School of Pharmacy and successful continuation in the PharmD coursework.
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Disclosure: Please note, if you decide to apply for the PharmD/MPH program, your previously submitted PharmCAS application and Wingate University unofficial transcripts to date will be used as a part of the dual degree program admissions review process.
Wingate University's Master of Public Health (MPH) Program, Health Education and Promotion Concentration is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Questions?
Dr. Shanta R. Dube, PhD, MPH
Director, Department of Public Health
s.dube@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8345
