MPH Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology at University of California, Berkeley

Programme overview

The study of infectious diseases focuses on interactions between infectious agents, their hosts, and the environment that may lead to disease in humans. Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology is a multidisciplinary program with strong public health and global health emphasis.

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

Berkeley Public Health - Core Requirement PB HLTH 142 – Introduction to Probability and Statistics in Biology (4 units) PB HLTH 200J – Health Policy and Management Breadth Course (2 units) PB HLTH 200K – Environmental Health Sciences Breadth Course (2 units) PB HLTH 200L – Health and Social Behavior Breadth Course (2 units) PB HLTH 250A – Epidemiologic Methods I (3 units) PB HLTH 291A – Public Health Leadership (1 unit) PB HLTH 297 – Public Health Field Study (3 units) As part of general School of Public Health Breadth requirements, above MPH breadth courses or accepted substitutes must be taken, or an exemption examination passed.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Government, Health & Medicine, Science & Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Competitive applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree with a strong science background and demonstrate an interest in public health. Common undergraduate majors: any biological science or any other major with the required courses equivalent to those of a biological science major, e.g. basic chemistry or college algebra, 1 year of basic biology, and some other biology courses such as microbiology, genetics, molecular biology. The courses listed are examples of courses taken by successful applicants; however, they are not prerequisites and not having taken one or more of them does not preclude admission to our programs. Common work experience for admitted applicants: Work experience is not required for admission, but relevant volunteer, service and/or work experience related to infectious diseases and public health (e.g., community service, laboratory or surveillance work, and Peace Corps) is a plus. Many of admitted applicants have some lab and research experience. Students in their senior year are welcome to apply. If admitted, they will need to submit their final official

Duration: 2 years

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

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