The JD/MPH joint-degree program is for students who have an interest in applying law and policy to public health problems. The entire course of study usually lasts four years. You can concentrate in any of the different focus areas within our department (maternal and child health, health education, or nutrition). You can begin this program either at the public health school or the law school, but when you begin in the law school you must take courses solely there for one academic year. If you are interested in this program you should apply to both schools, indicating on both applications that you are interested in the joint degree.