Master of Public Health in Public Health Nutrition 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

The UC Berkeley Public Health Nutrition Program prepares present and upcoming leaders in food and nutrition research, policy, and practice to recognize and address contemporary and emerging public health nutrition issues.

This program equips students with essential competencies to advance scientific knowledge about public health nutrition concerns, develop sustainable food systems, champion impactful food policies, and design, execute, and assess initiatives that enhance community nutrition and wellbeing. We aim to cultivate professionals capable of addressing nutritional challenges and promoting dietary health at local, state, national, and international levels. The curriculum emphasizes fundamental public health competencies with specialized training in nutrition policy, epidemiology, food systems, alongside developing analytical reasoning, evaluation techniques, and leadership abilities.

Through strategic collaborations, students gain distinctive chances to complement their studies with practical experiences including employment opportunities, internships, educational workshops, speaker series, special events, as well as access to fellowships and financial support.


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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.
Excellent GRE scores and grades from nationally or internationally recognized undergraduate institutions.
Generally, some coursework in the sciences underlying human nutrition (including biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, physiology), and in food and nutrition sciences, with good to excellent grades in these courses.
Cultural competence and demonstrated knowledge of and interest in other cultures and languages.
Communication skillsdemonstrated in the Statement of Purposethat reflect an understanding of what public health is and why you want to specialize in Public Health Nutrition.
Critical thinking ability with an analytical approach to solving current issues in nutrition and public health.
Enthusiasm for and commitment to making a contribution to the public's health as reflected in your Statement of Purpose.
Relevant work experience in public health nutrition or related fields.
Letters of recommendation that attest to the applicant's qualities in the areas mentioned above.

Tuition USD 33,863

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