University of California-Berkeley · Berkeley, California

MS in Epidemiology

MSCEPH accreditedOn campus

What Should You Know About MS in Epidemiology at University of California-Berkeley?

MS in Epidemiology is a MS program at University of California-Berkeley in Berkeley, California, offered on campus. It requires 48 units and takes 2 years. The program treats the GRE as optional. University of California-Berkeley's School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.

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Program Details

DegreeMS
Formaton campus
Credits48 units
Length2 years
GREoptional
PracticumMaster's capstone paper required

From publichealth.berkeley.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How This Program Compares

  • Its 48 credits compare with a median of 36 for MS programs, so expect more coursework or a longer program.
  • This site lists 139 on campus MS programs, this one included.

Where This Program Can Lead

Its epidemiology coursework lines up with these jobs (median pay in California, BLS May 2025):

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MS in Epidemiology: Common Questions

How Long Is MS in Epidemiology at University of California-Berkeley?

48 units, 2 years, according to the program page.

Does MS in Epidemiology Require the GRE?

University of California-Berkeley treats the GRE as optional for this program, according to its admissions information.

Is MS in Epidemiology Accredited?

University of California-Berkeley's School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.

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Sources

  1. publichealth.berkeley.edu: MS in Epidemiology program page, reviewed September 27, 2026
  2. Council on Education for Public Health, list of accredited schools and programs (September 2026)

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