Most affordable Master programs in Epidemiology in California that do not require GRE

Students must meet the following qualifications to apply:

1. A bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA

2. A prior master’s degree in a field relevant to health research, such as epidemiology, public health, clinical research or a related technical field such as statistics or computer science with at least a 3.0 GPA

3. Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Submission of GRE scores is not required.

All applicants are expected to submit the departmental application through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS] and a statement of purpose.

MS: Applicants who hold a prior M.P.H. or doctoral degree (e.g., M.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., Ph.D. or equivalent), or those applicants whose ultimate degree objective is the Ph.D. degree receive priority consideration. The M.S. degree may be earned as part of the process of completing requirements for the Ph.D.

Ph.D.: Approval by the department admissions committee, an academic adviser, and the department chair are required. Prior experience in the health sciences or in a related field is strongly encouraged. MPH and MS students are equally eligible to apply.

Application deadline is December 1

GRE scores are recommended but not required

The School of Public Health’s minimum graduate admission requirements are as follows:

1. a bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution;

2. a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum B average (3.0) or equivalent (focused on work completed in the last two years of a bachelor’s degree program and in all post-baccalaureate coursework)

3. enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen area of study

4. evidence of English Language Proficiency (only for applicants from countries/regions in which the official language is not English)

Submission of official GRE test scores is optional but recommended. In lieu of official GRE scores, applicants are welcome to submit expired GRE score reports or MCAT, DAT, OAT, GMAT and LSAT scores. If you choose not to submit standardized test scores (which is not required), it is recommended that you highlight relevant coursework (math/statistics, public health, science, etc.) and professional experience (research, data analysis, etc.) in your Statement of Purpose admissions essay. You are also encouraged to submit a relevant writing sample (ex: article, publication, senior capstone project).