Berkeley Public Health has a legacy of tackling critical public health issues with innovative ideas and community impact. Our renowned 27-month Online Master of Public Health is designed to empower you to drive positive change in public health regardless of your location or career stage.
The #1 School for Social Impact
Discover the power of your ideas: Drive solutions to the most pressing public health challenges of our era.
Designed for Changemakers.
No. 1
Online MPH in the country by University HQ$111,830
Average salary of graduates (2023)18,000+
Schoolwide alumni network90%
Coursework performed online- 7 semester program designed for working professionals
- 4 unique concentrations in Health Policy & Management, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Public Health Nutrition, and Interdisciplinary
- Practice-based graduate education taught by esteemed UC Berkeley faculty
- Professional assistance to help launch or grow your career
- Diverse community dedicated to health equity and social justice
| Application Cycle | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline | Instruction Begins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 Opens September 13, 2023 | January 7, 2024 | March 3, 2024 | August 2024 |
| Spring 2025 Opens December 1, 2023 | N/A | August 8, 2024 | January 2025 |
Why the UC Berkeley Online MPH?
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Academic Excellence
Access a world-class UC Berkeley education known for academic rigor and pioneering advancements in public health, exemplified by innovations like Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). CBPR, pioneered at Berkeley Public Health, empowers communities in research, addressing health disparities and fostering community engagement for health improvement.
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Innovation and Impact
We have a legacy of tackling critical public health issues with innovative ideas and community impact. Our expertise spans environmental health, influencing policies on air quality, water quality, toxic substances, and climate change on a global scale, as well as infectious disease research, where we played a pivotal role in understanding HIV/AIDS and shaping public health responses. Additionally, our contributions to nutrition and food policy, especially regarding childhood obesity and food marketing, have left a lasting mark on public health improvement.
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Commitment to Health Equity
At UC Berkeley School of Public Health, health equity and social justice are part of our DNA. For more than 75 years, we’ve been pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. We believe that universities exist not only for the generation of knowledge and education of students, but for the betterment of our community and the world. In the next decade, we plan to harness our commitment to antiracism and community engagement to become the world’s leading school of public health for social impact.
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Personal and Professional Growth
Develop personally and professionally, gaining the knowledge, skills, and confidence to drive change in the public health landscape. Our graduates hold major positions in health departments, hospitals, national and international organizations, in local, state, and federal government, in voluntary health organizations, in the corporate sector, and in health care and health promotion organizations. Top employers of Berkeley Public Health Online alumni include: Genentech, UCSF, and Kaiser.
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Flexible Learning
Access a flexible online format designed to accommodate the busy schedules of working professionals, allowing you to balance education with career and life. Despite being online, learners have access to the same tools, instructors, resources, and lessons used on-campus.
Visit the Online MPH program page for more information about concentrations, admissions, frequently asked questions, and more.