MPH in Epidemiology
MPH in Epidemiology
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Program Overview
The MPH in Epidemiology prepares students to advance knowledge on the causes, prevention, and control of disease to improve public health and reduce health inequities through research, education, and policy. Students leave the program with both epidemiologic training and broad exposure to other public health disciplines, and the ability to identify, collect, manage, analyze, interpret, and report population-based data to drive disease control and prevention.
Curriculum
Required Courses
The MPH in Epidemiology curriculum provides a strong foundation in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods with elective flexibility to focus on the public health issues that matter the most to you.
An MPH in Epidemiology requires 42 credit hours of coursework, including an applied practice experience and integrative learning experience.
Outcomes
Skills & Opportunities
Students in the MPH in Epidemiology graduate with the knowledge, skills, and philosophy needed for an influential career in public health. The program provides broad exposure to public health training, with emphasis on epidemiologic approaches. Graduates are prepared for positions in government, non-profit, industry, and academic sectors.
Critical Skills Gained:
- Data collection
- Population study design
- Quantitative data analysis and interpretation
- SAS programming
Job Opportunities:
- Clinical research coordinator
- Data analyst
- Epidemiologist
- Surveillance officer
Admissions
Admissions Requirements
Graduate programs in epidemiology require strong quantitative skills. The admissions committee will look for evidence of quantitative readiness by reviewing grades in relevant undergraduate coursework, and volunteer or work experience. During the application process you will have the opportunity to provide additional information for the committee to consider related to your quantitative preparation and skills.
As part of the SOPHAS application, all applicants will need to submit the following materials when applying to the MPH in Epidemiology:
- Personal statement, including your interest in the field of Public Health as well as your interest in the Rollins School of Public Health. Please address your career goals.
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- College transcripts
The GRE is not required for admission and will not be considered as part of the application for admission.
The Department of Epidemiology requires:
- One college-level math course—calculus or statistics is recommended, but not required.
- One college-level science course—biology, chemistry, or physics is recommended, but not required.
- Minimum preferred GPA of 3.0