Admissions
Students admitted to the PhD in Public Health have the option of additionally earning an MS in Public Health (should they not already have a master’s degree) by completing a master’s-level thesis. MS students will engage in thesis research with their faculty advisor.
Please note: Only students in our existing Public Health PhD program who determine that the PhD track is not fit for them, or due to extenuating circumstances are not able to continue toward the PhD would be able to earn the MS Public Health degree. Students cannot apply to the M.S. program.
The deadline for receipt of all application materials for the PhD in Public Health program is December 15, 2022. For more information on how to apply, please visit:
Please note: Students enrolled in the PhD in Public Health are required to serve as Teaching Assistants in public health courses for two quarters during their graduate study. Teaching is an important component of graduate training, as it helps graduate students learn how to communicate effectively about their field of knowledge. In addition, teaching experience is valuable to those planning for a career in academia. Graduate students with comparable prior teaching experience (e.g., through postgraduate degrees earned at UC Irvine or other comparable institution) may request a waiver of the teaching requirement.
