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Other Health Degree Programs

All of our master’s and doctorate programs provide comprehensive, dynamic curriculum and research training. Students will learn about the health needs of our local and global communities and develop the skills to pursue a wide range of impactful health care careers. 

Master’s and Doctorate Programs
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    Health Informatics, M.S.

    The Health Informatics Master’s Degree program provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for careers in research, teaching and information management in the health care computing industry, within health care organizations and academia. 

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    Master of Public Health, M.P.H.

    The Master of Public Health, M.P.H. program is an accelerated 56-unit program that focuses on the essentials of public health. This program offers students two concentration areas – general public health and epidemiology – and includes a practicum experience or internship in a public health setting.

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    Public Health Sciences, Ph.D.

    The Public Health Sciences, Ph.D. program prepares learners to become a highly educated public health research professional prepared for leadership in governmental public health agencies, community-based public health organizations and academic health centers. 

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Kim Barrett, Vice Dean of Research, UC Davis School of Medicine
This kind of [public health] research has the potential to have a positive impact, whether looking at the well-being of individuals of communities or the entire population. This desire to improve health is really bringing together all kinds of students from different schools.”—Kim Barrett, Vice Dean for Research, UC Davis School of Medicine
Live and Learn in a Vibrant Community
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Why Choose UC Davis School of Medicine?

As one of the nation’s leading medical schools and research institutions – we rank in the top 10 for family medicine, primary care and diversity – we are transforming health care and improving lives.

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Living in Sacramento

The Sacramento region is a dynamic location offering an abundance of local farmer’s markets, nationally acclaimed restaurants that offer farm-to-fork cuisine, a variety of outdoor recreational sports, family-friendly events, art and culture.

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An Inclusive Learning Environment

As one of the most diverse medical schools in the nation, we are building a health care workforce that reflects the rich vibrancy and diversity of our communities. 

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