The Master of Public Health (MPH) with Concentration in Biostatistics develops in students the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to apply statistical methodologies in the planning and implementation of studies and research in the area of community health. Specifically, the program graduates will deal proficiently with statistics in the health field, apply appropriate statistical methodology in the classification, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of health data, as well as collaborate in the design and implementation of evaluation models for health programs. Graduates also advise health agencies and organizations on the application of statistical theories and methodologies.

This is a 55 credit-hour program with courses distributed in three trimesters and one summer session.

Master of Public Health - Epidemiology:

The Master of Public Health (MPH) with Concentration in Epidemiology prepares students to analyze data on diseases, investigate epidemics, and collaborate with other professionals in the prevention and control of disease. As professionals in one of the main areas of public health, epidemiologists study the distribution of diseases in the population, as well as factors associated with the increase or decrease in the incidence of such diseases. Graduates often work for government agencies and the private sector in research programs focusing on the distribution of disease in the population and on related factors. They also participate in educational activities geared to prevention.

This is a 54 credit-hour program with courses distributed in three trimesters and one summer session.

Master of Science - Epidemiology:

One of the key disciplines within the field of public health, epidemiology is the study of the occurrence, distribution, and causes of disease in the community. The Master of Science (MSc) in Epidemiology Program prepares professionals proficient in the utilization of epidemiological methodology in the study and solution of community health problems, and who will engage in teaching, research, and service in this area. Program graduates are employed by government agencies and the private sector as epidemiologists, research assistants, data analysts, and coordinators of programs focusing on prevention. Some pursue doctoral studies.

This is a two-year (6 trimesters and two summers) program with a total of 76 trimester credit-hours.