University of California, Berkeley campus

Health Sciences

MPH Health & Social Behavior at University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley, United States

Programme overview

The mission of our program is to train scholars and practitioners to identify and analyze the major social, cultural and bio-behavioral determinants of health and health behavior; and to design, implement and evaluate social and behavioral interventions and social policies aimed at improving community and population health. Health and Social Behavior graduates go on to work for community-based organizations, city and county health departments, state health departments, research and academic institutions and policy/advocacy organizations.

Faculty: School of Public Health  |  Department: School of Public Health  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Major requirements are organised as: Master's Degree Requirements.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Government, Health & Medicine, Law & Public Policy, Nonprofit, Science & Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Qualifications Coursework in one of the behavioral, social or biological sciences. Two years minimum of full-time health-related work experience in community, health promotion or health-related practice or research. Most students admitted to the program have one to two years of paid work experience. We strongly urge applicants to apply only after working in a professional capacity in public health or related fields. Academic excellence in undergraduate (and graduate, if applicable) studies. A demonstrated contribution to the diversity of the program and the public health workforce. Letters of recommendation that speak to the applicant’s academic and professional qualifications and leadership abilities. A statement of purpose that explains why applicants are interested in this concentration and how this program would build on prior experiences and contribute to their career goals. A writing sample that highlights your writing and analytical skills is required. The writing sample may be a final paper from a class, a research article, a report, an undergraduate or graduate thesis

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/

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