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Master of Science in Epidemiology

  • 100% Online or with HyFlex opportunities that allow some course meetings on campus if you choose, Research-Ready Epidemiology Training: Complete your Master of Science in Epidemiology entirely online, designed for quantitative, research-oriented scholars and professionals.
  • Flexible Pacing Options: Choose full-time or part-time enrollment to fit your lifestyle. **Finish in as few as 12 months or up to 36 months.
  • Learn from Active Epidemiologic Researchers: Work alongside faculty who are actively conducting and publishing epidemiologic research and bring that expertise directly into the online classroom.
  • Online Delivery with On-Campus Caliber: Receive the same rigorous curriculum and academic support as on-campus learners, with tools optimized for virtual collaboration, analysis, and advising.

As a student in the MS in Epidemiology program, you will have the opportunity to study and conduct research alongside some of the world's most accomplished epidemiology and clinical researchers, gaining valuable insights and mentorship. From infectious diseases to chronic conditions, environmental health to social determinants of health, our program covers a broad spectrum of topics, ensuring you develop a well-rounded expertise.

The Master of Science in Epidemiology has a structured curriculum that can be completed in 12 months full time. There are also part-time options available.

Tailor Your Epidemiology Focus

Gain deeper expertise in areas such as:

  • Environmental & occupational epidemiology
  • Chronic disease, cancer, nutritional, and maternal-child epidemiology
  • Global health epidemiology
  • AI/ML, geospatial modeling, and modern analytic methods

After You Graduate, You Will:

  • Design effective epidemiologic studies to address public health problems
  • Analyze real-world datasets using advanced methods
  • Interpret findings for decision-makers and translate insights into action
  • Communicate results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences