{"id":2297,"date":"2021-08-05T17:08:25","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T21:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs-wds-dev.utk.edu\/publichealth\/?page_id=2297"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:27:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:27:03","slug":"accelerated","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/accelerated\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerated Five-Year MPH Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\"> Earn your Bachelor\u2019s degree and Master of Public Health (MPH) in five years.<\/p>\n<p>UT\u2019s Five-Year Accelerated MPH program allows eligible Public Health majors and minors to begin graduate coursework during their senior year\u2014saving time, money and creating a smooth transition into graduate study..<\/p>\n<h3>What Is the Five-Year MPH Program?<\/h3>\n<p>The Five-Year MPH program is an <strong>accelerated pathway<\/strong> for high-performing undergraduate students who plan to pursue UT\u2019s Master of Public Health.<\/p>\n<p>If accepted, you may:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take <strong>up to 9 graduate credits during senior year<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Pay <strong>undergraduate tuition<\/strong> for those graduate courses<\/li>\n<li>Apply those credits toward both your <strong>bachelor\u2019s degree and MPH<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Join a small cohort of Five-Year students who take graduate courses together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This program is structured, selective, and timeline-specific. It is not the right fit for every student.<\/p>\n<h3>Who Should Consider This Program?<\/h3>\n<p>This program may be a good fit if you: <\/p>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<ul>\n<li>Are a <strong>Public Health major or minor<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>strong academic record<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Plan to graduate with your bachelor\u2019s degree in <strong>May<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Are confident you want to pursue an MPH at UT<\/li>\n<li>Have room in your senior-year schedule for graduate coursework\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<div class=\"box-light card limestone tx brd-\">\n<p><strong>Please Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students are encouraged to review all materials carefully before emailing or requesting meetings. MPH Information Sessions are held each fall and spring via Zoom. Check our homepage events listing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clearshortcode\"><\/p>\n<p>If you are unsure about finances, timing, or your ability to commit to graduate courses during senior year, you may prefer to apply to the <a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/degree-programs\/mph\/\">regular MPH program <\/a>after graduation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"custom-collapse-0\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-0\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Eligibility Requirements (Strict)<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>To apply, students must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>declared Public Health major or minor<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>minimum UT GPA of 3.3<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Earn a <strong>B or better in PUBH 201, 202, and 320<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Be on track to <strong>graduate in spring<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Apply during <strong>junior year only<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Eligibility requirements follow your <strong>catalog year<\/strong>. Students should review requirements carefully before applying. The program is available starting in the 2023-24 catalog.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-1\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> When Do I Apply?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p><strong>Application Window:<\/strong> December 1 \u2013 March 1 (junior year)<br \/>\n<strong>Decisions Released:<\/strong> By April 1<\/p>\n<p>This timeline allows accepted students to register for senior-year courses on time.<\/p>\n<p>Students who miss the window must apply to the MPH through the regular admissions process instead.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-2\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-2\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> How the Program Is Structured<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p><strong>Senior Year (While an Undergraduate)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Accepted students take <strong>three specific graduate courses<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fall:<\/strong> PUBH 530 \u2013 Biostatistics<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spring:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>PUBH 510 \u2013 Environmental Public Health<\/li>\n<li>PUBH 520 \u2013 Health Systems, Policy, &amp; Leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These courses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are <strong>graduate-level<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Count toward the MPH<\/li>\n<li>May also count toward undergraduate degree requirements, depending on your major\/minor and remaining electives. Check with your academic advisor. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-3\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-3\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Year 5 (MPH Program Only)<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>After graduating with your bachelor\u2019s degree in May, students complete the MPH over <strong>four additional semesters<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summer I \u2192 Fall \u2192 Spring \u2192 Summer II<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because of course sequencing, the MPH <strong>cannot be completed by spring<\/strong>; the second summer is required.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-4\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-4\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Program Formats &amp; Concentrations<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Students may complete the MPH in either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Campus (in-person)<\/strong> format<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance Education (DE)<\/strong> format<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All summer MPH courses are <strong>fully online<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>During senior year, students must take graduate courses that match their undergraduate modality (campus or DE). When applying to the MPH, students may choose either format.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-5\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Degree Maps<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>A downloadable <a href=\"http:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/04\/DegreeMapAcceleratedProgram_REVISED_3.5.26.docx\">Degree Map<\/a> is available on this page to show:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Required graduate courses by semester<\/li>\n<li>Differences by MPH concentration<\/li>\n<li>Differences by campus vs. DE format<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This resource is especially helpful for <strong>students and academic advisors<\/strong> planning ahead.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-6\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-6\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Financial Aid &amp; Cost Considerations<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Students should understand the following before applying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cost savings:<\/strong> Graduate courses taken senior year are billed at <strong>undergraduate tuition<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>CPOS rule:<\/strong> At least 12 credits each semester must count toward undergraduate degree requirements for your major to remain eligible for financial aid<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer tuition:<\/strong> Financial aid awarded for senior year may not fully cover the <strong>first summer<\/strong> of MPH coursework<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workload:<\/strong> Summer graduate courses are condensed and intensive; working is discouraged during summer MPH coursework<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students with financial concerns should speak with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Their <strong>academic advisor for their major<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>financial aid advisor<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-7\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-7\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Important: Graduate School Admission<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Acceptance into the Five-Year program\u00a0<strong>does not guarantee admission<\/strong>\u00a0to the MPH.<\/p>\n<p>All Five-Year students must still:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gradschool.utk.edu\/future-students\/office-of-graduate-admissions\/\">Graduate School<\/a><\/strong> during Senior year (requires a nonrefundable processing fee of $60).<\/li>\n<li>Review the General Application FAQs <a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/faq\/#application\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-8\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-8\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Advising &amp; Next Steps<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Accepted students will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attend a <strong>Five-Year advising orientation<\/strong> in spring of junior year<\/li>\n<li>Work with MPH program directors for graduate school planning<\/li>\n<li>Be assigned a graduate advisor <em>after<\/em> formal admission to the MPH<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<h4>Ready to Learn More?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>MPH Information:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/degree-programs\/mph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Campus MPH<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volsonline.utk.edu\/program\/masters\/public-health-ms\/\">Distance Ed (online) MPH<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/01\/Quick_Decision_Checklist_FiveYrProgram_optimized.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is the Five-Year MPH Program Right for me? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/04\/DegreeMapAcceleratedProgram_REVISED_3.5.26.docx\">Degree Map of MPH Courses by Concentration and Program Format<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/faq\/\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<h4>Ready to Apply?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Application links (open December 1 \u2013 March 1):\n<ul>\n<li>Public Health Majors:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tiny.utk.edu\/AcceleratedMajors_spring26App\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accelerated MPH Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Public Health Minors:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tiny.utk.edu\/AcceleratedMinors_spring26App\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accelerated MPH Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clearshortcode\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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