See UCLA's minimum requirements for all graduate program applicants.

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit the program application through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS).

Prior academic or professional experience in public health or a related field is not required as a condition of admission. Applications are reviewed by the department that corresponds with the concentration offered by the program. Applicants requiring assistance in deciding on a concentration should speak either to a department administrator or to staff in the Student Services Office.

The Epidemiology concentration requires one college-level course in physical sciences and at least two college-level courses in each of the following: (1) mathematics or statistics, (2) biological sciences, public health, or health sciences, (3) and social sciences.

An accelerated one-year option is available for applicants with a clinical doctorate (MD or equivalent) granted by an accredited US institution, or who are currently enrolled in a US medical school. The exact length of the program and the nature of the field placement, if any, depend on the student's background.

Articulated degree admissions requirements:

Medicine, M.D./Public Health, M.P.H.

The articulated degree program in Medicine and Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology has no additional admissions requirements except those that are noted above. Applicants are required to satisfy the admission requirements of both programs, and students must meet all requirements of both programs to be awarded the degrees. Applicants interested in this articulated program should contact the School of Medicine and the Student Affairs Office in the School of Public Health. UCLA medical students apply for admission to the School of Public Health in the fall quarter of their second year.

Concurrent degree admissions requirements:

Law, J.D./Public Health, M.P.H.

The concurrent degree program in Law and Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology has no additional admissions requirements except those that are noted above. Applicants are required to satisfy the admissions requirements of both programs, and students must meet all requirements of both programs to be awarded the degrees. Applicants interested in the concurrent program should contact the School of Law and the Student Affairs Office in the School of Public Health.