Dr. Osagie Obasogie

Professor

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Biography

Osagie K. Obasogie is the Haas Distinguished Chair Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley. He holds a joint appointment in the Joint Medical Program and the School of Public Health, and is an affiliated faculty member of Berkeley Social Welfare. His research explores the intersections of law, public health, and social welfare with a focus on how legal and social systems impact health outcomes. Obasogie's work provides critical insights into the legal dimensions of health and disability, emphasizing the importance of policy in addressing disparities in access to care and social injustice. He has published extensively in high-impact law and public health journals, contributing to significant debates in these fields. His academic leadership and commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship have made him a prominent figure at Berkeley and beyond.

Research Interests

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.