Master of Science [M.S] - Master [2 Years]
$31,674 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Epidemiology

  • The M.S. in Epidemiology at the University of California is thesis-based, and students are expected to finish in two years.
  • The first year is largely devoted to required course work and, with guidance from faculty, developing an area of interest within which the M.S. thesis research will be conducted.
  • The second-year is chiefly devoted to completing the Master’s thesis.
  • The final step is an oral presentation, open to the public, of the thesis research.
  • The M.S. in Epidemiology is an academic degree, and graduates typically go on to further education or careers in research.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $26802 $26802
Health Insurance $4872 $4872
Total Fees $31674 $31674

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 80 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7.0 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 56 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in a related subject from a recognized university.
  • The Department of Epidemiology requires current, official GRE scores as part of the application.

Indian Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.