Dr. Sharon O Hara

Instructor

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Biography

Sharon O’Hara holds a Doctorate in Public Health and has extensive experience in both research and teaching within the field of public health. She is a Lecturer in the Public Health Program at the University of California, Berkeley, where she leads courses both on-campus and online for the Master of Public Health. Her work focuses on integrating innovative methodologies and educational practices into public health education. O’Hara is also involved in several research projects that explore the implications of CRISPR technology in public health, contributing to her expertise in contemporary health issues. With her dual background in practical and theoretical aspects of public health, she strives to empower her students with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle current health challenges in diverse communities.

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.