The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Public Health, MPH, and Anthropology, M.A., Dual Degree
Charlotte, USA
MA
DURATION
63 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Oct 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* final deadline
Key Summary
About: The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) offers a dual degree combining Public Health (MPH) and Anthropology (MA, Medical Anthropology). The programme links applied medical anthropology and public health to examine cultural and social dimensions of health, disease, and disparities. Students complete 63 credits and can earn both degrees in three years. Applicants must apply to each programme separately and state dual-degree intent in their personal statement. Keywords: public health, medical anthropology, applied anthropology, social determinants, community health.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in public health, policy, research, NGOs, and community programmes. Career paths: health educator, research coordinator, policy analyst.
Program Overview
The dual degree program in Applied (Medical) Anthropology and Public Health provides students the opportunity to bridge two complementary disciplines in an effort to understand and address public health issues from a holistic perspective. This program emphasizes the cultural and social dimensions of health and disease in an effort to effectively improve health outcomes. Students are equipped to tackle health-related social justice issues including health disparities in local communities and abroad.
Public Health and Anthropology Dual Degree at a Glance
To fulfill the requirements for the dual degree (MPH and MA, Medical Anthropology), students take a total of 63 credits for both specializations. This innovative curriculum allows students to complete both an Anthropology MA and a Public Health MPH in three years qualifying them to address health and disease issues in a variety of diverse contexts. Potential graduate students must apply to both programs independently and indicate in their personal statement they are applying for the dual degree program.
MPH Application Deadlines: January 15 (Fall Priority), April 15 (Fall Final), October 1 (Spring Priority), November 1 (Spring Final)
Anthropology Application Deadlines: October 1 (Spring Priority), December 1 (Spring Final), January 15 (Fall Priority), July 15 (Fall Final)
- Delivery: On-Campus
- Credit Hours: 63 Credit Hours
- MPH Admits: Fall and Spring
- Anthropology Admits: Spring and Fall