Master of Public Health in Global Health Epidemiology

The M.P.H. in Global Health Epidemiology (G.H.E.) aims to provide its graduates with the technical skills to work as epidemiologists in any setting, domestic or international. The M.P.H. in G.H.E. is given in 42-hour and 60-hour sequences. The G.H.E. track is highly interdisciplinary, providing theory, methods and practice training in the health and applied social sciences. Epidemiology faculty have ongoing research collaborations in countries throughout the world, including Argentina, Brazil, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Israel, Malawi, and Mexico. Topics related to these collaborations include cancers, chronic diseases, drug-resistance, nutritional determinants of maternal/child health, reproductive health, social determinants of health, urban health, vaccine surveillance, and water-borne and vector-borne diseases. Internship opportunities are available there also available in many other countries around the world.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Mathematics prerequisites are three semesters of calculus, a course in matrix or linear algebra, and an introductory course in statistics or biostatistics. Students with less preparation in mathematics or statistics may be conditionally admitted. General GRE exam from within the last 5 years.

TOEFL ibt: 84, TOEFL Paper/Pencil TOEFL and TWE (For tests taken prior to July 2017): 560 and Revised Paper Delivered Test (For tests taken July 2017 or later) An overall score is not provided for this test. Minimum section scores: Reading = 23, Listening = 23, Writing = 21. IELTS: 6.5. Applicants complete a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association, or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.