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MPH Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health at University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley, United States

Programme overview

The UC Berkeley Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program develops the next generation of leaders equipped to solve the health challenges facing women, children, adolescents, and families of the 21st century. Our multifaceted and interdisciplinary curriculum and dynamic learning environment are designed to respond to newly emerging issues in MCAH and to the unique needs of the diverse communities and cultures of the San Francisco Bay area, State of California, and the world. Students are trained to use their skills and expertise to achieve health equity for all.

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

Curriculum Our program is a quantitative, research-based program. The required coursework and capstone project are designed to ensure our students gain the necessary knowledge, skills and tools to comprehensively understand and conduct epidemiologic research. Students may choose to take electives in qualitative methods.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Academia & Education, Engineering & Computer Science, Science & Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Please visit the Berkeley Public Health graduate admissions requirements page to evaluate our admission requirements and determine if our program is the right fit for you. Specific program requirements and qualifications are listed under “Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health” within the Two-year MPH, 11-month MPH, 4+1 MPH sections. Two-Year MPH Recommendations for Competitive Applicants: Applicants to this program should be post-baccalaureate students who possess public health work and research interests in the field of maternal, child, and adolescent health. Common undergraduate majors for admitted applicants: biology, medicine, sociology, anthropology, global studies, political science, and public health. Applicants should have or express aspirations to gain knowledge and skills in MCAH focused epidemiology and quantitative data analysis. Applicant should have a minimum of two years of significant post-baccalaureate work/volunteer experience in the field of maternal, child, and adolescent health. Examples of experience in the field of MCAH include: epidemiological and/or

Duration: 2 years

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

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