- The Graduate Group in Epidemiology is interdisciplinary and includes faculty from a number of departments at UC Berkeley, as well as the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
- The program brings together faculty with disciplinary knowledge in epidemiology, biostatistics, economics, demography, sociology, anthropology, behavioral science, molecular biology, genetics, vector biology, and other fields relevant to the study of human health and disease at a population level.
- MS students receive a strong background in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods and theory and, in addition, choose a third disciplinary area in which to develop competence.
- Focused on the factors that determine the distribution of health and disease in human populations, our faculty and students aim to discover the causes of disease, to advance and evaluate methods of disease prevention, and to aid in planning and evaluating the effectiveness of public health programs.
- This master’s of science program is a two-year program.
- This program differs from our master’s in public health program in that students emphasize their depth of course work in one or more basic science areas complementary to epidemiologic research and is not required to take the breadth courses in public health.
- Students must complete at least 24 credits of courses in epidemiology and biostatistics, complete a minimum of three months of epidemiological research, and complete 48 units overall. In addition, a master’s capstone paper is required.
University Of California - [UC Berkeley], California, Berkeley - Courses & Fees
Berkeley, California
University Public CollegeMaster of Science [M.S] (Epidemiology)
2 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
#Ranked 17 out of 250 by US News Global Ranking 2022
$17,579/Yr
$17,579 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $5721 | $5721 |
| Health Insurance | $3044 | $3044 |
| Compulsory Fees | $564 | $564 |
| International differential fee | $7551 | $7551 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $699 | $699 |
| Total Fees | $17579 | $17579 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing | $17564 |
| Food | $8094 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent in biological, social, or mathematical sciences. from an accredited institution.
- Students hold a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.
- Enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen area of study.
- Common work experience for admitted applicants includes experience in a public health setting.
- Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required: GRE
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Personal History Statement: It describes how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
- College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Academic Research Epidemiologist.
- Infection Control Epidemiologist.
- Clinical Trial Research Epidemiologist.
- Field Epidemiologists.
- Applied Epidemiologist.
- Epidemiology Investigator.
- Pharmaceutical Epidemiologist.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Support Scholarships for Young Women | Variable | Yes | Mar 19, 2023 |
| Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships | $100000 | Yes | Dec 30, 2023 |
| AAUW International Fellowships | Variable | Yes | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Variable | Yes | Aug 30, 2023 |
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