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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

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Professor Sidra Goldman-Mellor Featured in The 19th News
“If we can’t easily track it, then we can’t easily do research on it,” Goldman-Mellor said. “Research is how we change things.”
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Welcome Dr. Kimberly Sánchez
Welcome Dr. Kimberly Sánchez, a new instructor in our department!
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Coffee and Croissants
Join us for Coffee and Croissants, a fun and casual way for Public Health undergraduate students to connect with peers and faculty! 
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Degrees and Programs

Undergraduate Programs

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

Graduate Programs

  • Ph.D. in Public Health

Newsletter: Voices of Public Health

PH Newsletter Front PageOur 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.