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UC Merced Public Health is committed to tackling pressing health issues in the San Joaquin Valley, California, and beyond through innovative research, applied learning experiences, and participatory approaches that empower local communities and drive meaningful change.

 

 

RECENT NEWS

Nancy Burke Receives UC Merced Senate Award for Distinction in Research
Dr. Nancy Burke's work has been cited over 1,300 times since joining the university, with an h-index of 18 based solely on contributions made at Merced. She has also demonstrated remarkable success in securing external funding, with 11 of 17 research proposals funded in the past three years - totaling $9.32 million.
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Center for Health Policy Research honors Maria-Elena De Trinidad Young
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research honors Prof. Maria-Elena Young
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research honors Prof. Maria-Elena De Trinidad Young for empowering communities and transforming health policies
Campus Hosts Conference of Air Quality and Health
Department Chair Asa Bradman and collaborators on the SJV-CAIR project, funded by the California Department of Justice, hosted a conference on air quality and health in the San Joaquin Valley and beyond on Oct. 17-18, 2024.
Sarina Rodriguez Named Health Policy Research Scholar
We are proud to announce that Ph.D. student Sarina Rodriguez has been selected to participate in one of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s leadership programs, the Health Policy Scholars fellowship.
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Degrees and Programs

Undergraduate Programs

  • BA in Public Health
  • BSc in Public Health (new!)
  • BSc in Public Health, Pre-Med Emphasis (new!)
  • Minor in Public Health

Graduate Programs

  • PhD in Public Health

Newsletter: Voices of Public Health

Our biannual Public Health newsletter, Voices of Public Health, highlights our department's contributions to public health, including student and faculty research, community engagement, achievements, and more!

Public health is a collaborative field that seeks to promote well-being for populations by advancing an equitable society, ensuring safe environmental conditions, and uplifting the voice and power of communities.