MPH Epidemiology

Offered On Campus in Tucson

The MPH in Epidemiology is offered by the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Epidemiology is a fundamental science of public health with a major focus on health problems in communities, groups, or aggregates of people.

The Epidemiology concentration curriculum provides systematic training in epidemiological principles, methods, and practices through constructive coursework and an internship. Individuals who choose the epidemiology concentration will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and experiences for measuring and studying the distributions, characteristics, causes, and prevention of disease, disability, and premature death in humans.

Curriculum

Download Epidemiology MPH Concentration Competencies

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Required Core Courses (16 units)

EPID 573A Basic Principles of Epidemiology (3)
PHPM 574 Public Health Policy and Management (3)
EHS 575 Environmental and Occupational Health (3)
BIOS 576A Biostatistics in Public Health (3)
HPS 577 Sociocultural & Behavioral Aspects of Public Health (3)
EPID 580 Integrated Public Health Learning Experience (1)
Internship Preparation Workshop (required; non-credit)
Interprofessional Education Activities (documentation required; non-credit)

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Required Epidemiology Courses (26 units)

Complete (3) Selective Epidemiology Courses (minimum 9 units) from the following courses:

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Total Minimum Credit Requirement = 42 units

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Application Deadlines

Fall Application Deadlines

Priority: January 5

Secondary: April 1

Students who apply by the priority deadline will be given the highest priority for admissions and consideration for scholarships and assistantships.

Admissions Criteria

Bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA
One course in college-level introductory, human, or general biology
One course in college algebra or calculus
Two letters of recommendation (up to five letters can be submitted)
Resume or CV
Statement of purpose and objectives
Mission and values statement
GRE or MCAT scores are waived for Fall 2022 admissions
TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international applicants
Relevant work/volunteer experience strengthens all applications
Detailed admissions criteria

How to Apply

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Milestones

Typical time to completion: 2 years full-time students, 3-4 years part-time students.

Average time to completion: 2.07

Program Steps to Completion (Full-time student timeline):

Attend mandatory new student orientation
First year is devoted to course work
Attend fall and spring semester MPH Internship Conference
Each Spring, complete an Annual Progress Report with Faculty Mentor
Second year is devoted to coursework and Internship project
3rd semester, determine internship project, form Internship Committee and complete all planning items
Complete two interprofessional education (IPE) activities before graduation
Fourth semester, successfully complete and present internship project at Internship Conference, and submit final internship and graduation items.