Master of Public Health for Health Professionals
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
The MPH for Health Professionals Program in the Department of Community Health Sciences provides advanced executive-style training in community health, health education, and health promotion for professionals seeking enhanced skills in program planning, implementation, and evaluation. The program focuses on social and cultural factors, social programs, the healthcare system, and how social policies influence health beliefs and perceptions, health behaviors, and health status within populations.
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Time to Degree
The MPH for Health Professionals is a two-year program.
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Program Faculty
View a list of faculty in the MPH for Health Professional program.
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Career Outcomes
Examples of positions held by graduates include:
- Program Manager
- Health Educator
- Monitoring/Evaluation Analyst
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Program or Community Outreach Coordinator
- Nutritionist
- Medical Director
- Pediatric Dentist
- Case Manager
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Tuition & Fees
For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the registrar's office.
Please see the cost and aid section of our website for information on awards, scholarships, training opportunities, employment, summer internship funding, and need-based aid. Please note that opportunities listed under 'Summer Internship Funding' are only applicable to MPH students.
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Admissions
Desired Qualifications
In addition to meeting the University’s minimum requirements, prior work experience is required and strongly considered in the evaluation of applicants for admission.
Admissions Process
In addition to meeting the University’s minimum requirements, a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience is required and strongly considered in the evaluation of applicants for admission. Visit the application guide to learn more about our admissions process.
Application Guide
Please note:
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This information is intended as an overview, and should be used as a guide only. Requirements, course offerings and other elements may change, and this overview may not list all details of the program.
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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.
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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.