Master of Public Health School of Medicine
The UC Davis M.P.H. program’s goal is to develop the public health leaders of the future by providing a high-quality Master’s degree curriculum in partnership with the public health community. We accomplish this through the collaborative efforts of the UC Davis and health networks, including the Schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Management, Law, Education, and Nursing and the California Department of Public Health, local county health departments, and non-profit agencies. These partnerships comprise teaching, student mentorship and field placements, research, service, direction, and support for the UC Davis M.P.H. Program.
The UC Davis M.P.H. Program is an accelerated, 56-unit program that focuses on the essentials of public health. It offers students two concentration areas – General Public Health & Epidemiology – and includes a practicum experience, or internship, in a public health setting. The program is accredited by C.E.P.H. The program is not STEM designated.
For program inquiries, contact PHSInstAffairs@ucdavis.edu.
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EPI 205 | Principles of Epidemiology | 4 |
| SPH 210 | Public Health Informatics | 2 |
| SPH 222 | Social & Behavioral Aspects of Public Health | 3 |
| SPH 244 | Introduction to Medical Statistics | 4 |
| SPH 245 | Biostatistics for Biomedical Science | 4 |
| SPH 262 | Principles of Environmental Health Science | 3 |
| SPH 273 | Health Services Administration | 3 |
| SPH 281 | Data Management in SAS | 1 |
| SPH 283 | Program Planning & Evaluation | 3 |
| SPH 290 | Topics in Public Health | 3 |
| SPH 297 | Public Health Practicum | 10 |
| Total Core Course Units | 40 | |
| Required Electives | 16 | |
| Total Units | 56 | |
Elective Courses
Students choose electives reflecting their professional public health interests to complete the 56-unit requirement. The M.P.H. program provides a quarterly list of available electives to students. Students may select appropriate courses not on the electives list and have them approved by their Graduate Advisor. Electives must be upper-division undergraduate-level or graduate-level courses. See list of suggested electives.