Areas of Concentration
The primary concern of the Group in Biostatistics is the development and application of techniques to improve the understanding of data that are relevant to issues in health, medical, and biological sciences.
Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.)
The Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) degree program is an interdisciplinary, school wide professional degree program training doctoral students to be research leaders, public health policy-makers and public health practitioners.
Environmental Health Sciences (11-mo. and 2-yr. M.P.H., Ph.D.)
Environmental Health Sciences focuses on the human health impacts of physical, biological, and chemical agents in the community and workplace; in particular, the quantitative evaluation of these environmental risks and the means of their control.
Epidemiology (11-mo. M.P.H., M.S., Ph.D.)Epidemiology is concerned with the study of factors that determine the distribution of health and disease in human populations.
Epidemiology/Biostatistics (2-yr. M.P.H.)
Students without a prior doctoral or equivalent degree can be admitted into the two-year epidemiology/biostatistics M.P.H. program, where they obtain intensive training in epidemiology, biostatistics, and other related areas.
Health & Social Behavior (2-yr. M.P.H.)
The mission of the M.P.H. Program in Health and Social Behavior 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 Policy & Management (11-mo. & 2-yr. M.P.H.)
Health Policy and Management trains graduates for positions of senior-level leadership in health services policy and management and to conduct research and disseminate knowledge that will advance the organization, financing, and delivery of health and medical services.
Health Services & Policy Analysis (Ph.D.)
Health Services and Policy Analysis is an interdisciplinary doctoral program whose mission is to prepare students for careers in research, teaching, and public service in university, governmental, and public policy settings.
Infectious Diseases & Vaccinology (2-yr. M.P.H. and Ph.D.)
The study of Infectious Diseases focuses on interactions between infectious agents, their hosts, and the environment that may lead to disease in humans.
Interdisciplinary (11-mo. M.P.H.)
The Interdisciplinary M.P.H. is an 11-month program designed to meet the needs of mature scholars who have specific public health career goals and a demonstrated ability to work independently.
Maternal & Child Health (11-mo. & 2-yr. M.P.H.)
The Maternal and Child Health program is a multi-disciplinary training program dedicated to developing and training leaders to conduct research and to provide maternal and child health services at international, national, regional, and community levels.
Public Health Nutrition (2-yr. M.P.H.)
The Public Health Nutrition program emphasizes the application of food and nutrition knowledge and research to the improvement of the health of populations.
Specialty Areas are interdisciplinary, drawing faculty and students across many areas of study. Students in a two-year or doctoral program may elect to complete an additional specialty area as a minor in their curricula. Students in a 11-month program may also be able to add a specialty area however we recommend talking to your program coordinator for eligibility requirements.
One of the nation's major public health objectives is to enhance and maintain the health, vitality, and independence of its aging population. To meet this challenge, the UC Berkeley School of Public Health has increased its commitment to the field of aging.
This specialty area prepares students from different disciplines to work in global health programs. The objective is to produce graduates with a marketable set of skills for entry-level professional jobs abroad or with domestic agencies that do public health research, evaluation, and program development in other countries.
The Maternal & Child Health program is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health status and well-being of women, infants, children, adolescents, and their families.
As the composition of the U.S. population becomes increasingly multicultural, it is critical that schools of public health address these issues through multiple means.
The Public Health Nutrition program emphasizes the application of food and nutrition knowledge and research to the improvement of the health of populations.
On-Campus/Online Professional Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Degree Program
The On-Campus Online M.P.H. program offers a flexible online format that lets you continue working full time while completing your M.P.H. degree in seven semesters.
- Master of Social Work & Master of Public Health (M.S.W./M.P.H.) Dual Degree
- Master of Social Work & Master of Public Health (M.S.W./M.P.H.) Concurrent Degree
- Master of Public Policy & Master of Public Health (M.P.P./M.P.H.)
- Master of City Planning & Master of Public Health (M.C.P./M.P.H.)
- Master of Business Administration & Master of Public Health (M.B.A./M.P.H.)
- Master of Journalism (M.J.)/Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Concurrent Degree