Overview

The field of epidemiology involves research into factors that influence human health states or events and the evaluation of prevention and treatment interventions. Broadly speaking, epidemiologists work to determine those factors that make us more or less likely to develop diseases.

The Epidemiology MPH degree offered at University of South Carolina is administered by the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the Arnold School of Public Health and offers four degree options. The Master of Public Health degree prepares individuals to apply epidemiologic skills in a practice setting. The Master of Science in Public Health is designed for those who wish to acquire skills necessary for doing research in public health. The Ph.D. is for those who intend to pursue teaching and research careers. The dual degree option leads to doctoral degrees in both epidemiology and environmental health sciences.

Learning Outcomes

Formulate research questions and develop evidence-based hypotheses that are testable with quantitative data.
Develop protocols for primary data collection and for documentation of secondary data analyses.
Synthesize and critically evaluate public health literature.
Choose and apply appropriate quantitative analysis methods to answer a specific research question using a public health dataset.
Communicate epidemiological findings effectively in oral and written formats.
Demonstrate proficiency in at least one software package (SAS, R, etc.) to manage a public health dataset.
Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative analysis of health disparities and health inequities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Methods for Public Health Practice
Qualitative Methods for Public Health Practice
Public Health Systems, Policy, and Leadership
Practical Applications of Public Health Planning
Transforming Health Care for the Future
Public Health Surveillance Systems
Practical Methods for Secondary Data Analysis

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

43 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Official Transcripts
International Transcript Requirement
3 Letters of Recommendation
Current CV/Resume
Personal Statement

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999 - 1508 USD / month

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