The #1 School for Social Impact

Why the UC Berkeley Online MPH?

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.