Graduate study in public health has been developed as a joint degree between the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Public Health (UMDNJ-SPH) and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, with participation of faculty from both institutions. In addition, highly qualified scientists and administrators from industry, government, and public institutions participate in the teaching program.

Admission to the UMDNJ-SPH courses for Rutgers students requires the completion of the graduate exchange program form available from the registrar's office at UMDNJ-SPH or Rutgers. In addition to these graduate courses, other courses specific to the candidate's specialty area are offered through various programs at Rutgers.