Dr. Karen Hill

Associate Professor

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Biography

Karen Hill is an Associate Clinical Professor specializing in Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing. She teaches courses such as Occupational Health Diverse Worker Populations and is responsible for clinical training of second-year students in the Master of Science Program. Her work involves the development and revision of the MS curriculum, focusing on key areas of interest including Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing, primary care, complex care management, and the healthcare needs of young, low-wage, and vulnerable populations. Additionally, she emphasizes trauma-informed care in her educational approach, aiming to equip her students with the necessary skills to support diverse worker populations effectively.

Research Interests

Occupational Health Environmental Health Complex Care Management Healthcare for Young Workers Vulnerable Populations Trauma-Informed Care

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.