Master of Public Health - Public Health Epidemiology

The Public Health Epidemiology (PHEP) major prepares students for careers involving the study of the distribution of disease in large groups or from a population based perspective. The study of epidemiology includes factors affecting disease and disability in populations and is a fundamental science of public health and preventive medicine. Epidemiology research traditionally has focused on causes of disease through population study for both infectious and chronic diseases. Epidemiologists attempt to quantify the distribution and establish the determinants of health problems by describing and analyzing the biological, environmental, social and behavior factors affecting health, illness and premature death.

Descriptive and analytic techniques are used to gather information on disease occurrence, extend basic knowledge about the physical, mental and social processes affecting health, and develop effective disease control measures. The products of such inquiries also are used to formulate health policies.

An earned bachelor's degree.
Grade Point Average (GPA) - Regular admission GPA 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) required.
IELTS 6.5, TOEFL IBT 80, TOEFL PBT 550, PTE 58