The School of Global Public Health (GPH) and the Gallatin School of Individualized Study offer three distinct 4+1 programs that allow students to earn both a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Gallatin’s Individualized Major and a Master’s degree from GPH in less time than it would take to complete the two programs separately. The 4+1 programs include a BA/MPH (Master of Public Health), BA/MS (Master of Science), or a BA/MA (Master of Arts) option.
These 4+1 accelerated programs are geared towards academically strong students with an interest in studying, developing, and implementing innovative and novel approaches to promoting and protecting the health of individuals and communities.
For students pursuing either the BA/MPH or BA/MS programs:
- Up to 15 credits of GPH graduate coursework will be double counted towards the BA and the MPH/MS. (Note: Students can complete more than 15 credits of graduate coursework during their undergraduate years, if their schedules allow.)
- Students will earn a total of 159 credits: 128 credits for the BA, plus an additional 31 credits for the MPH/MS. (A reminder: if these degrees were completed separately, the Gallatin BA requires 128 credits and the MPH/MS requires 46 credits, for a total of 174 credits taken over six years.)
NYU Gallatin/GPH 4+1 Programs
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BA/MPH in Global Public Health
The BA/MPH 4+1 program is available to current Gallatin students entering one of the following MPH concentrations: Biostatistics, Community Health Science & Practice, Environmental Public Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Global Health, Public Health Nutrition, Public Health Policy & Management, and Social & Behavioral Sciences. Graduates of the BA/MPH program can launch their public health careers in research, practice, and service.
5-year Course Plan
- Year 1: Student takes Gallatin coursework.
- Year 2: Student speaks with both Gallatin and GPH advisors about participation in the BA/MPH 4+1 program. In the spring of their sophomore year, the student completes the 4+1 application. Student continues Gallatin coursework.
- Year 3: Student completes 9 credits of MPH coursework along with Gallatin coursework.
- Year 4: Student completes 6 credits of MPH coursework along with Gallatin coursework.
- Year 5: Student completes the remaining credits of MPH coursework, including a 180-hour internship.
BA/MPH Checklists
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BA/MA in Bioethics
The BA/MA 4+1 degree program allows current Gallatin students an opportunity to complete a MA with a focus in Bioethics. This program is ideal for students who want to be prepared to conduct research or generate practical responses to complex issues in the life sciences and public health.
5-year Course Plan
- Year 1: Student takes Gallatin coursework.
- Year 2: Student speaks with both Gallatin and GPH advisors about participation in the BA/MA 4+1 program. In the spring of their sophomore year, the student completes the 4+1 application. Student continues Gallatin coursework.
- Year 3: Student completes 6 credits of MA coursework along with Gallatin coursework.
- Year 4: Student completes Gallatin coursework. If their schedule allows, the student takes additional MA coursework.
- Year 5: Student completes the remaining credits of MA coursework.
GPH graduate coursework taken as a BA/MA Bioethics 4+1 student cannot count towards any undergraduate degree requirement (i.e. major, minor, core, or credit requirements).
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BA/MS in Biostatistics
The BA/MS 4+1 program allows current Gallatin students an opportunity to complete a MS with a focus in Biostatistics. A MS in Biostatistics trains students in study design, data analysis, and statistical reporting for scientific and lay audiences. Graduates of the program are prepared to work as statisticians in a variety of professional environments including government, academic, healthcare, and industry.
5-year Course Plan
- Year 1: Student takes Gallatin coursework.
- Year 2: Student speaks with both Gallatin and GPH advisors about participation in the BA/MS 4+1 program. In the spring of their sophomore year, the student completes the 4+1 application. Student continues Gallatin coursework.
- Year 3: Student completes 9 credits of MS coursework along with Gallatin coursework.
- Year 4: Student completes 6 credits of MS coursework along with Gallatin coursework.
- Year 5: Student completes the remaining credits of MS coursework.