- Master of Public Health is a 2 years program offered on a full-time basis.
- The study option of the program is: On Campus, Online and Hybrid.
- Students are required to successfully complete a 45-credit for the program,.
- Public health is a diverse field that attracts professionals from various educational backgrounds who work to reduce complex health issues such as sexually transmitted infections, chronic diseases, environmental hazards, and substance abuse; and serve communities locally and globally to improve peoples’ health and prolong lives.
- Public health professionals need to collaborate with clinicians, health care agencies, and community members to identify resources to help mitigate these health issues and prevent future health problems.
- The MPH program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in public health and for those who want to enhance their careers.
- Most of the professional positions in public health require a graduate degree, as this allows individuals to carry out the core functions of public health.
- Upon graduation, students will be prepared to pursue careers in government agencies, academia, health care institutions, public health interest groups, and non-profit organizations.
- The Master’s of Public Health is a 45 credit program. Students will be required to choose one of the following concentrations: Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Health Administration and Leadership, or Community Health
- These concentrations are driven by a curriculum that provides extensive knowledge and skills needed to conduct essential public health services
Dependent Status: Students who hold a dependent status are in the U.S. with parents or their spouse and their immigration status depends on this relationship and it is valid until the age of 21. If students hold a dependent-child status and will turn 21 within the next six months to a year, they may need to change their status.
- A-2 Diplomat
- E-2 Treaty Trader or Investor
- J-2 Student or Scholar
- L-2 Intra-Company Transferee
- H-4 Temporary Worker
Independent Status: Some students may hold their own independent nonimmigrant status, such as:
- A-1 Diplomat
- H-1B Temporary Worker
- I-1 Journalist
- L-1 Intra-company Transferee
If Students are planning to cease the activity of that status (employment or other obligations), they must change the status to an F-1 or J-1 student to remain legally in the U.S. and attend the University. The process to get an F-1 or J-1 entry visa are:
- Obtain I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1) from UC Berkeley by completing the NIF.
- Check the current wait times for visa appointments and issuance in their city.
- Pay the SEVIS Fee, if applicable.
- Complete the Visa Application form DS-160.
- Make a visa appointment and go to an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
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