Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Master of Public Health (MPH) program with Concentration in Epidemiology
Program Overview:
Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of the varying rates of diseases, injuries, and other health states in human populations. As the fundamental science underlying public health practice, epidemiology provides the conceptual and practical tools necessary for the study of public health problems. The MPH with a concentration in Epidemiology is a 43-credit professional degree.
We offer a small, highly competitive program in which students work closely with the departmental faculty. The program accommodates full and part-time students. Funding through research assistantships may be available to the most qualified applicants.
More information about the University of Maryland School of Public
Health, the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, our
faculty, and scope of expertise can be found at http://www.sph.umd.edu/epib
MPH Program with Concentration in Epidemiology
| Course Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Core | EPIB 610 Foundations of Epidemiology | 3 |
| EPIB 650 Biostatistics I | 3 |
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| HLSA 601 Introduction to Health Systems | 3 |
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| HLTH 665 Health Behavior I | 3 |
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| MIEH 600 Foundations of Environmental Health | 3 |
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| Cognate Area | EPIB 611 Intermediate Epidemiology | 3 |
| EPIB 612 Epidemiologic Study Design | 3 |
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| EPIB 620 Chronic Disease Epidemiology | 3 |
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| EPIB 622 Social Determinants of Health | 3 |
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| EPIB 641 Public Health and Research Ethics | 1 |
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| EPIB 651 Biostatistics II | 3 |
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| Electives with Advisement | 6 |
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| Capstone | EPIB 785 Internship in Public Health | 3 |
| EPIB 786 Capstone Project in Public Health or EPIB 799 Thesis | 3 |
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| Total Epidemiology MPH Program | 43 |
MPH in Epidemiology Competencies
How to Apply:
Completed applications for admissions to the MPH program with a concentration in Epidemiology must be received by January 15 for consideration for Fall admission. We only accept applications for fall admissions. Read carefully and follow instructions by the Graduate School for Graduate Applications: http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/gss/admission.htm
When applying, select the 4-letter EPDM program code from the drop down menu of Program Codes.
Admission Criteria:
MPH applications are reviewed with consideration to the following criteria:
- Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
- GRE scores taken within the past 5 years
- 3 letters of recommendation that address your academic capabilities
- Statement of goals and interests
- Relevant academic/work experience, including previous coursework in human biology or physiology, and statistical methods.
Faculty Contact:
Brit I. Saksvig, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor
Graduate Director
bsaksvig@umd.edu
