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