Master of Public Health in Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 33,863
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

This one-year program caters to public health practitioners with advanced degrees (often healthcare providers experienced in maternal, child, and adolescent health services, including doctors, nurses, dentists, social workers, and psychologists) or medical students currently enrolled.

Upon completing the program, participants will be equipped to:

Analyze key health and social challenges affecting maternal, child, and adolescent groups from multiple viewpoints - including demographic, healthcare, societal, political, and community lenses - while understanding the scientific foundations behind these issues and potential solutions.
Outline the evolution and present framework of maternal and child health services in the U.S., including Title V policies, and articulate the fundamental principles and goals that justify specialized attention to these groups to advance healthcare equality.
Recognize primary data sources concerning these populations, evaluate their reliability, and utilize demographic information to assess community needs for program development, policy creation, and research initiatives.
Master foundational concepts and practical uses of quantitative research and epidemiological methods for problem-solving, culminating in a final research project that showcases these acquired skills.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

At least a B (3.0) grade-point average or equivalent in work completed in the last two years of a bachelor's degree program and in all post-baccalaureate course work. All applicants are required to submit valid GRE scores. Minimum Scores Required Toefl Paper: 570, Toefl Internet (iBT): 90. As an alternative to the TOEFL, you can submit IELTS scores. IELTS scores are valid for 2 years. Minimum score required is 7. You will need to upload both your Statement of Purpose and Personal History Statement to the SOPHAS application. We require three (3) letters of recommendation to be submitted electronically via the SOPHAS application. You are required to upload an updated CV/resume to your SOPHAS application. Official World Education Services (WES) Evaluations of international transcripts are required to be sent to SOPHAS. Common work experience for admitted applicants: Typical successful applicants have work experience in Research Assistant positions at a health department. A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution, a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale, and enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field.
Applicants to this program should be post-baccalaureate students with demonstrated quantitative/analytic abilities and significant work or volunteer experience in the maternal, child, and adolescent health field. Common undergraduate majors for admitted applicants: Biology, medicine, sociology, anthropology, English, political science, Common work experience for admitted applicants: Applicants should have a strong quantitative and analytic background, and many have paid or volunteer experience working in the field of MCAH.

Tuition USD 33,863

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