Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of City Planning in Environmental Planning and Healthy Cities in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
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Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Environmental Planning and Healthy Cities (EPHC) specialization equips M.C.P. students with comprehensive expertise to address critical urban environmental and public health issues, including climate adaptation, resource sustainability, equitable service provision, and ecological/human health protection - particularly for marginalized populations. This program explores interconnected concepts like sustainable urban development, community resilience, environmental equity, political ecology, and public health through comparative analysis of domestic and international case studies. Students examine the dynamic interactions between ecological systems, urban infrastructure, and social factors across local, regional, and global scales, while studying governance frameworks for environmental management. The healthy cities component focuses on collaborative planning approaches that integrate public health strategies and participatory community processes, acknowledging planners' growing role in assessing and improving environmental determinants of population health.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Minimum requirements for admission include:
A 3.0 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate study,
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university,
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Official evidence of English language Proficiency (For applicants from countries in which the official language is not English) Other elements of your application that weigh heavy in the review process include your statemens (Statement of Purpose, Personal History Statment), letters of recommendation and work experience. Be sure to submit recommendations from individuals who know you well and can speak for the quality of your work. One or two recommendations should be submitted from people who are in position to appraise your depth of character and commitment, work effectiveness, ability to work with people and leadership potential on the job or in community activities. At least one should come from someone who can evaluate your performance in academic settings.
The two statements, as a unit, should clearly present why you are interested in a planning career, your goals, and what you hope to achieve in a Berkeley professional program. A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution,
A grade point average of B or better (3.0),
If the applicant comes from a country or political entity (e.g., Quebec) where English is not the official language, adequate proficiency in English to do graduate work, as evidenced by a TOEFL score of at least 90 on the iBT test, 570 on the paper-and-pencil test, or an IELTS Band score of at least 7 on a 9-point scale (note that individual programs may set higher levels for any of these), and
Sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in the given field. Transcripts: Applicants may upload unofficial transcripts with your application for the departmental initial review. If the applicant is admitted, then official transcripts of all college-level work will be required. Letters of recommendation: Applicants may request online letters of recommendation through the online application system.
A 3.0 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate study,
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university,
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Official evidence of English language Proficiency (For applicants from countries in which the official language is not English) Other elements of your application that weigh heavy in the review process include your statemens (Statement of Purpose, Personal History Statment), letters of recommendation and work experience. Be sure to submit recommendations from individuals who know you well and can speak for the quality of your work. One or two recommendations should be submitted from people who are in position to appraise your depth of character and commitment, work effectiveness, ability to work with people and leadership potential on the job or in community activities. At least one should come from someone who can evaluate your performance in academic settings.
The two statements, as a unit, should clearly present why you are interested in a planning career, your goals, and what you hope to achieve in a Berkeley professional program. A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution,
A grade point average of B or better (3.0),
If the applicant comes from a country or political entity (e.g., Quebec) where English is not the official language, adequate proficiency in English to do graduate work, as evidenced by a TOEFL score of at least 90 on the iBT test, 570 on the paper-and-pencil test, or an IELTS Band score of at least 7 on a 9-point scale (note that individual programs may set higher levels for any of these), and
Sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in the given field. Transcripts: Applicants may upload unofficial transcripts with your application for the departmental initial review. If the applicant is admitted, then official transcripts of all college-level work will be required. Letters of recommendation: Applicants may request online letters of recommendation through the online application system.
Tuition
USD
27,366