Education Programs

Alexandra Heaney, PhD, assistant professor, presenting to students during a lecture.

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science provides students with a leading-edge curriculum that addresses 21st century public health issues, with access to UC San Diego Health, the region's only academic health system and a living laboratory to study population health, care inequalities and the development of efficient preventive health strategies.

Challenges in public health create opportunities in which diversity in students, faculty and research are not just vital, but supported and encouraged.

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Master of Public Health

Master of Science in Biostatistics

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health

Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics

Joint Doctoral Program in Public Health

General Preventive Medicine Residency

The joint UC San Diego - San Diego State University General Preventive Medicine Residency Program is a fully accredited (ACGME) residency that trains physicians in preventive medicine and public heath.

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Faculty Mentor Training Program

The Faculty Mentor Training Program (FMTP) supports mentorship by creating pairs of senior faculty with junior faculty in the domains of teaching, research, and overall career development.

Learn more about the training program