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    University of California-Irvine

    Public Health, M.P.H

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    Irvine, USMPHIn-person18 months
    $86,111.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    51.7%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    52
    Cohort
    students
    64
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Public Health, M.P.H at University of California-Irvine is a 64-credit, 18-month, in-person MPH program based in Irvine, US. Tuition is $86,111.

    About the program

    The program trains public health practitioners in core areas including biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health policy, and community health, with specialization in one of six concentrations: Biostatistics, Community Health and Health Equity, Environmental and Occupational Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, or Health Systems and Policy. Students complete coursework, a comprehensive exam, and 180 hours of fieldwork at a practicum site.

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    US News #27 public health (school)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $29,479.00
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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 Public Health, M.P.H at University of California-Irvine cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Public Health, M.P.H at University of California-Irvine is $86,111 across 64 required credits.
    Is Public Health, M.P.H at University of California-Irvine online or in-person?
    Public Health, M.P.H at University of California-Irvine is offered in-person.
    How long does Public Health, M.P.H at University of California-Irvine take to complete?
    Public Health, M.P.H at University of California-Irvine is structured around 18 months and 64 credits.
    What GPA is required for Public Health, M.P.H at University of California-Irvine?
    Per the program's published guidance: Cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (B average) or better
    How competitive is Public Health, M.P.H at University of California-Irvine?
    Public Health, M.P.H at University of California-Irvine reports an acceptance rate of approximately 51.7%.