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Studying in UCLA MINH NGUYEN
MS STUDENT IN EPIDEMIOLOGY
Introduction • University of California--Los Angeles (UCLA)
is a public institution founded in 1919. • Located in the Westwood neighborhood of
Los Angeles, California • Four graduate schools in healthcare:
David Geffen School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, School of Nursing and Fielding School of Public health
Top ten reasons to study in UCLA 1. Ranking • In 2013–2014 UCLA ranked 12th in THE World
Universities Rankings. • In 2014: ranked 2nd among public universities and
23rd among national universities in USA
2. Award winning faculty UCLA faculty are Nobel Prize winners, Fields Medal recipients and Rhodes Scholars
3. World-class research Opportunities to work on real, publishable research that has a profound effect on the world.
Top ten reasons to study in UCLA 4. Popularity • US's most popular university (based on the
number of annual freshman applicants) • The most applied to university in the world
(>105,000 applications for Fall 2014).
5. Honorable Alumni • UCLA alumni are known internationally for
their success in entertainment, medicine, business, education and politics.
• There were 7 Nobel Laureates; 12 Rhodes Scholars
Top ten reasons to study in UCLA 6. Athletics
The Bruins have won 125 national championships and 250 Olympic medals.
7. Balance in Academics and Activities
With over 1,000 clubs and student organizations, UCLA’s campus is an center of culture, progress and activism.
Top ten reasons to study in UCLA 8. Amazing location Located in Southern California, just five miles from the Pacific Ocean and in the heart of Los Angeles, a true cultural melting pot. It’s surrounded by Beverly Hills and Hollywood.
9. Wonderful climate 329 days of sunshine a year
Top ten reasons to study in UCLA 10. Beautiful campus
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
• Currently has 647 students (409 masters and 238 doctoral), from 35+ nations
• 5 academic departments: Biostatistics Community Health Sciences Epidemiology Environmental Health Sciences Health Policy and Management
• Ranked #10 nationwide in Public health
Quality in Education
• Great facilities: library, laptop, study room, etc.
• Helpful activities: workshop, lunchtime lecture
• Online system • Education quality: discussion, lecture, lab,
office hour • Caring faculty and staff • Social events and networking
How to apply • Submit application to both UCLA
Graduate Division and SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Service)
• Items to submit: CV Statement of Purpose Three letters of recommendation Official transcripts GRE score TOEFL score