The concurrent degree program with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health program meets the demand for health planners looking to broaden their skills, expertise, and areas of interest. Each program normally takes two years to complete, but through the concurrent degree program, time-to-degrees can be reduced to as little as three years (as experience and coursework overlap between the two departments). Such decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. At the conclusion of their studies, students receive both the MCP and Master of Public Health Degrees.

Traditionally, students interested in this program begin in the MCP program, and apply to the School of Public Health during their first year in DCRP, though persons also enter this program via the Public Health program. However, because this is a concurrent degree program, exceptionally well-qualified persons may apply to both programs simultaneously. Application materials (transcripts, recommendations, test scores) should be submitted directly to the School of Public Health; the City Planning application form can be sent directly to our department for processing. Contact the School of Public Health at UC Berkeley for information concerning their requirements, or contact Professor Fred Collignon in DCRP ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Malla Hadley, the City Planning Management Services Officer ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).