Master of Public Health |
Master of Science |
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Aim of the Program |
The MPH is a professional degree for students who wish to approach public health problems by applying disciplinary approaches and methods in professional environments. The MPH degree focuses on public health practice. | The MS is a science-oriented degree designed for students who wish to acquire a broad look at the issues important in environmental health as well as a deeper understanding of the science behind them. |
Competencies |
Students will be expected to become public health advocates with a broad understanding of public health.
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Students will be expected to develop strong analytical skills with a broad understanding of environmental health sciences.
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Fees |
Tuition:$17,486.74 (for residents)
$29,731.74 (for non-residents)
Professional fees: $7,200 (for residents)
$7,656 (for non-residents)
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Tuition: $17,486.74 (for residents)
$32,009.81 (for non-residents)
Professional fees: none
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Required Courses |
All EHS master's students take Public Health 200A and 200B, Public Health 401, Biostatistics 100B, EHS C200B and C200C, EHS 20D, EHS C240, EHS 257 and EHS 411.
MPH students also take:
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All EHS mater's students take Biostatistics 100A (or 110A) and 100B, Epi 100, EHS C200A and C200C EHS 200D, EHS 240, EHS 257 and EHS 411.
MS students also take:
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Culminating Experience
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Internship (400 hours, usually during summer)
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Master thesis, or Comprehensive Examination and Report
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Career Trajectories |
The MPH is preparation for employment within local, state, or national public health agencies and health care organizations. The MPH is also preparation for medical school for some students. Examples of jobs for our MPH graduates are given below.
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The MS degree is preparation for a doctoral degree, or employment in a government agency, environmental consulting firm, non-profit organization, or a research organization. Examples of jobs for our MS graduates are given below. |
| Job Title | Employer |
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| Project Manager | COPE Health Solutions |
| School Health Coordinator | Blue Zones Project by Healthways |
| Project Manager | Esperanza Community Housing |
| Occupational Health and Safety Consultant | Cohen Group |
| Environmental Health and Safety Assistance | NYU Langone Medical Center |
| Environmental Health and Safety Specialist | CSU San Bernardino |
| Safety and Industrial Hygiene Specialist | Chevron |
| Environmental Scientist | California Department of Toxic Substances Control |
| Environmental Scientist | State Water Resources Control Board |
| Research Coordinator | Western University Health Sciences |
| Senior Safety Specialist | UCLA Environmental Health & Safety |
| Clinical Data Analyst | Torrance Memorial Medical Center |
| Project Industrial Hygienist | Cardno ATC |
| Tech Prof 1 - Environmental | AMEC Environment & Infrastructure UK Limited |
| Medical Student | University of Washington |
| Medical Student | Yale University |
| DrPH Student | UCLA EHS Dept |
| Job Title | Employer |
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| Senior Project Manager | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Consultant | Bureau Veritas North America |
| Environmental Health Specialist | County of San Mateo |
| Shop Safety/IH Coordinator | UCLA Environmental Health & Safety |
| Environmental Health Officer | US Navy |
| Senior Associate | ENVIRON International Corporation |
| Industrial Hygienist | Stanford University |
| Environmental Scientist III | AECOM |
| Industrial Hygienist | Spectrolab |
| Lab Technician | LA County Sanitation Districts |
| Part-time faculty | Cal State University, Northridge |
| Env Sci & Eng DEnv Student | UCLA |
| Postdoc | UCLA EHS Dept |
| Student | Louisiana State Univ School of Vet Med |