Academics

On-Campus Graduate Academics

At Berkeley Public Health, graduate students have the opportunity to pursue their academic interests and become public health leaders through one of five divisions. Our divisions are interdisciplinary and bring together faculty and students from many fields of research and concentrations. At the same time, each division offers specific degree opportunities where students can choose a program that fits their passions.

Divisions

Concurrent MPH Degrees

The School of Public Health has established concurrent degree programs with other schools and departments on campus that allow students to take advantage of the unique opportunities for interdisciplinary study that Berkeley offers.

Joint MA/MD Program

Berkeley Public Health offers a joint program with UCSF that allows medical students the opportunity to receive public health training in conjunction with their medical education.

Online Graduate Academics

Our 27-month online MPH program delivers a rewarding educational experience that equips you with relevant, unique skills around your schedule, from anywhere in the world.

We empower mid-level professionals to advance their careers while earning an MPH from a world-leading university. Our flexible program is designed to allow students to increase their knowledge and impact while maintaining their current lifestyle.

Undergraduate Programs

Students in our undergraduate programs will develop and apply knowledge from multiple disciplines for the promotion and protection of the health of the human population, giving due consideration to principles of human rights and cultural perspectives that abound in our multicultural country and world.

Bachelor’s in Public Health
Global Public Health programs:
- Summer minor
- Non-degree certificate

Competencies

Berkeley Public Health ensures that all graduates are grounded in foundational public health knowledge, foundational competencies essential to the practice of public health, and concentration competencies unique to their degree program. MPH and DrPH students complete an integrative learning experience (ILE) that demonstrates synthesis of foundational and concentration competencies.

Berkeley Public Health ensures that all graduates are grounded in foundational public health knowledge, foundational competencies essential to the practice of public health, and concentration competencies unique to their degree program. MPH and DrPH students complete an integrative learning experience (ILE) and applied practice experience (APEx) that demonstrate synthesis of foundational and concentration competencies.

Accreditation

The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) is an independent agency, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health. In 2023, the UC Berkeley School of Public Health was engaged in the reaccreditation process. The CEPH Board of Councilors prepared a final report and acted at its December 14-15, 2023 meeting to accredit the UC Berkeley School of Public Health for a seven-year term, through December 31, 2030.

Learn more about CEPH accreditation