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    Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

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    Berkeley, USMPHIn-person2 years
    $65,184.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    15%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    48
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) at University of California-Berkeley is a 48-credit, 2-year, in-person MPH program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $65,184.

    About the program

    The program offers foundation courses in public health with concentrations in areas such as Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, and Public Health Nutrition.

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), potential 24 months STEM OPT extension if eligible

    $25,000.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) at University of California-Berkeley is $65,184 across 48 required credits.
    Is Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 2 years and 48 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) at University of California-Berkeley?
    Per the program's published guidance: Minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or equivalent in coursework completed after the first two years of undergraduate study and in all graduate coursework
    How competitive is Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) at University of California-Berkeley?
    Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) at University of California-Berkeley reports an acceptance rate of approximately 15%.