MPH Biostatistics at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

The Fielding School of Public Health offers a schoolwide Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Biostatistics as well as an articulated degree program with the Doctor of Medicine and concurrent degree program with the Juris Doctor. For information on the MS and PhD degrees in Biostatistics, see the department.

Faculty: Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health | Department: Public Health Schoolwide Programs | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Consult department. | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

The M.P.H. requires Community Health Sciences 201, Environmental Health Sciences 201, Epidemiology 201, Health Policy and Management 201, and Public Health 401 (20 units). Students may also satisfy Public Health 401 with a School-approved alternative course in consultation with the Associate Dean of Public Health Practice. The Biostatistics concentration (46 units) requires Biostatistics 201B, 200A, and 406; or Biostatistics 200A, 200B and 406; or Biostatistics 200A, 200B and 200C.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: December 1, 2026 Applications received after this date have reduced opportunities for admission and financial aid.. GRE: General Students seeking a dual degree option must consult with the other program regarding testing requirements for consideration of an application for admission. Letters of recommendation: 3, two from former professors and one from an employer; if no employer, three from current or former professors. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit the program application through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS). Applicants should first fill out a SOPHAS application and then complete and pay for the UCLA Graduate Education application. Prior academic or professional experience in public health or a related field is not required as a condition of admission. Applications are reviewed by the department that corresponds with the concentration offered by the program.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants, $200 for the Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific, Master of Financial Engineering and MS in Business Analytics; nonrefundable, paid by card with the online Application for Graduate Admission.

Executive MBA: rolling admission for fall entry; Round 1 December 1, 2026, Round 2 February 1, 2027, Round 3 May 1, 2027; application fee $200.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/

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