Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree Program
The UC Riverside School of Medicine's Master of Public Health (MPH) program trains the next generation of public health leaders. The two-year program, administered through the Department of Social Medicine, Population, and Public Health (SMPPH), began in the Fall of 2024.
Following the mission of the School of Medicine to improve the health of the people of Inland Southern California, our 68-unit interdisciplinary program provides rigorous instruction with a concentration on community health equity. Coursework will include core and elective courses in the public health disciplines of biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health policy and management, and social and behavioral health, as well as practical experience in public health.
Interested in earning an MPH degree? Please provide us with your contact information and we will send you regular updates, including application information when it becomes available. Have additional questions? Please email Cristina Gonzalez.
Application Deadlines
| Priority | February 8, 2026 |
| Final | May 10, 2026 |
Graduate Faculty Director's Welcome
Welcome to the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine (SOM). I am Mario Sims, distinguished professor and graduate faculty director of the MPH program.
Launched in the Fall of 2024 with an inaugural cohort of 15 students, our program was created to meet a critical need in Inland Southern California — a region where health equity, social mobility, and community engagement are urgent priorities and powerful opportunities for impact.
While relatively few MPH programs serve this region, the need for public health practice and leadership is substantial. UC Riverside is uniquely positioned to respond. Our two-year, interdisciplinary program draws on expertise from across the UCR campus, integrating perspectives from local to global public health challenges and potential solutions.
We are committed to preparing the next generation of public health leaders to improve health outcomes throughout the Inland Empire and beyond. Our students gain the knowledge, skills, and community-centered perspective necessary to understand health inequities and work in partnership with communities to design and implement effective, evidence-based public health initiatives.
Graduates of the UCR MPH program will emerge as scholars and practitioners dedicated to eliminating health disparities and advancing community health equity.
We invite you to join us in building a healthier future for our communities.
Information Session
This information session provides applicants with an overview of program details including curriculum, estimated cost, admission requirements, course directors, and FAQs about the Master of Public Health at UCR School of Medicine.