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Epidemiology

Epidemiology studies disease causation, transmission, and prevention; specifically the distribution and etiologies of diseases in human populations. It also provides a technical base for design, analysis, and evaluation of the distribution of health-related resources to promote community health globally and locally.

 

 

 

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Degrees in Epidemiology

Degree Program Summary
MPH - 2-Year At-a-Glance

MPH in Epidemiology

Total Required Units (based on quarter system):
68 quarter-credit units

Additional Degree Requirements:

  • Passing grade on a written comprehensive examination
  • Report demonstrating competence in epidemiologic methodology 

Typical time to complete degree:
2 years (6 academic quarters)

Program start date:
Fall Academic Quarter

Minimum Admission Requirements (in addition to the University's minimum requirements)*:

How to Apply

Application Deadline:
December 1 for the following Fall Quarter

Total mandatory fees, per year**:

Resident of California: $22,009.19
Non-resident of California: $34,710.19

Possible Career Paths:

An epidemiologist may work in a wide variety of settings, including international health agencies, state and local health departments, federal government agencies and health programs, health maintenance organizations, colleges and universities, and numerous research institutions, both privately and publicly sponsored.

Who to contact for more information:

Joy Miller at jdmiller@ph.ucla.edu or 310.206.3901

* Admission requirements listed are Departmental requirements, and are in addition to the University's minimum requirements. Many programs receive more applicants than can be admitted, so meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not ensure admission. Every effort is made to ensure minimum admissions requirements are up to date - for the most up-to-date information on the University's minimum requirements, please visit the UCLA Graduate Division.

** Fees are subject to change and should be used as a guide only. For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office.

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MPH - 1-Year At-a-Glance

The MPH Program in Epidemiology (1-Year, postdoctoral)

Total Required Units (based on quarter system):
56 quarter-credit units

Additional Degree Requirements:

  • Passing grade on a written comprehensive examination
  • Report demonstrating competence in epidemiologic methodology

Typical time to complete degree:
1 year

Program start date:
Fall Academic Quarter

Minimum Admission Requirements (in addition to the University's minimum requirements)*:

  • Prior US clinical doctorate degree or enrolled in the MD/MPH program

How to Apply

Application Deadline:
December 1 for the following Fall Quarter

Total mandatory fees, per year**:

Resident of California: $22,009.19
Non-resident of California: $34,710.19
Fees for MD/MPH students will differ. Please consult the registrar for more information.

Possible Career Paths:

An epidemiologist may work in a wide variety of settings, including international health agencies, state and local health departments, federal government agencies and health programs, health maintenance organizations, colleges and universities, and numerous research institutions, both privately and publicly sponsored.

Who to contact for more information:

Joy Miller at jdmiller@ph.ucla.edu or 310.206.3901

* Admission requirements listed are Departmental requirements, and are in addition to the University's minimum requirements. Many programs receive more applicants than can be admitted, so meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not ensure admission. Every effort is made to ensure minimum admissions requirements are up to date - for the most up-to-date information on the University's minimum requirements, please visit the UCLA Graduate Division.

** Fees are subject to change and should be used as a guide only. For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office.

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MS At-a-Glance

The MS Program in Epidemiology

Total Required Units (based on quarter system):
56 quarter-credit units

Additional Degree Requirements:

Master's Thesis OR Written Comprehensive Examination and an in-depth research report 

Typical time to complete degree:
2 years (6 academic quarters)

Program start date:
Fall Academic Quarter

Minimum Admission Requirements (in addition to the University's minimum requirements)*:

How to Apply

Application Deadline:
December 1 for the following Fall Quarter

Total mandatory fees, per year**:

Resident of California: $14,809.19
Non-resident of California: $29,911.19

Possible Career Paths:

An epidemiologist may work in a wide variety of settings, including international health agencies, state and local health departments, federal government agencies and health programs, health maintenance organizations, colleges and universities, and numerous research institutions, both privately and publicly sponsored.

Who to contact for more information:

Joy Miller at jdmiller@ph.ucla.edu or 310.206.3901

* Admission requirements listed are Departmental requirements, and are in addition to the University's minimum requirements. Many programs receive more applicants than can be admitted, so meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not ensure admission. Every effort is made to ensure minimum admissions requirements are up to date - for the most up-to-date information on the University's minimum requirements, please visit the UCLA Graduate Division.

** Fees are subject to change and should be used as a guide only. For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office.

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PhD At-a-Glance

The PHD Program in Epidemiology

Total Required Units (based on quarter system):

Additional Degree Requirements:

  • Course work in Epidemiology and outside the Department of Epidemiology
  • Written and Oral qualifying examinations
  • Dissertation
  • Final oral examination

Typical time to complete degree:
6 years

Program start date:
Fall Academic Quarter

Minimum Admission Requirements (in addition to the University's minimum requirements)*:

  • Satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); 
  • At least a 3.0 junior/senior grade-point average and at least a 3.5 grade-point average in graduate studies; and 
  • Approval by the department admissions committee, an academic adviser, and the department chair.

How to Apply

Application Deadline:
December 1 for the following Fall Quarter

Total mandatory fees, per year**:

Resident of California: $14,809.19
Non-resident of California: $29,911.19

Possible Career Paths:

An epidemiologist may work in a wide variety of settings, including international health agencies, state and local health departments, federal government agencies and health programs, health maintenance organizations, colleges and universities, and numerous research institutions, both privately and publicly sponsored.

Who to contact for more information:

Joy Miller at jdmiller@ph.ucla.edu or 310.206.3901.

* Admission requirements listed are Departmental requirements, and are in addition to the University's minimum requirements. Many programs receive more applicants than can be admitted, so meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not ensure admission. Every effort is made to ensure minimum admissions requirements are up to date - for the most up-to-date information on the University's minimum requirements, please visit the UCLA Graduate Division.

** Fees are subject to change and should be used as a guide only. For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office.

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DrPH At-a-Glance

The DrPH Program in Epidemiology

Total Required Units (based on quarter system):

Additional Degree Requirements:

  • Course work in Epidemiology and outside the Department of Epidemiology
  • Field Experience
  • Written  and oral qualifying examination
  • Proposal for the dissertation
  • Dissertation
  • Oral defense of the dissertation

Typical time to complete degree:
6 years

Program start date:
Fall Academic Quarter

Minimum Admission Requirements (in addition to the University's minimum requirements)*:

  • Completion of the MPH or a master's degree in an appropriately related field. If the master's degree is in a field other than public health, applicants must have taken the equivalent of the core mandatory MPH courses or include them in the course of study after admission
  • At least a 3.5 grade-point average in graduate studies
  • A combined GPA of no less than 3.56 in Epidem 200A, 200B, and 200C with no less than a 3.30 in a single course in the series

How to Apply

Application Deadline:
December 1 for the following Fall Quarter

Total mandatory fees, per year**:

Resident of California: $22,009.19
Non-resident of California: $34,710.19

Possible Career Paths:

An epidemiologist may work in a wide variety of settings, including international health agencies, state and local health departments, federal government agencies and health programs, health maintenance organizations, colleges and universities, and numerous research institutions, both privately and publicly sponsored.

Who to contact for more information:

Joy Miller at jdmiller@ph.ucla.edu or 310.206.3901.

* Admission requirements listed are Departmental requirements, and are in addition to the University's minimum requirements. Many programs receive more applicants than can be admitted, so meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not ensure admission. Every effort is made to ensure minimum admissions requirements are up to date - for the most up-to-date information on the University's minimum requirements, please visit the UCLA Graduate Division.

** Fees are subject to change and should be used as a guide only. For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office.

| Department website | Full description