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Epidemiology, M.P.H.

Advance your career and land a leadership role in public health with the IU Online Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at IU Indianapolis. As a student in this flexible program, you’ll study disease etiologies and learn how to perform epidemiologic analyses that impact health and disease management.

Program quick facts

Course Delivery

100% Online

Total Credits

45

Campuses Hosting

  • Indianapolis

Degree Type

Master of Public Health

Degree Overview

The IU Online Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at IU Indianapolis is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree and experience in a health-related field. Study academic theory and get real-world experience to prepare for a career in public health. Learn how to design and conduct studies, analyze data, and present findings in a variety of formats.

You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.

To be accepted to this program, you must have a bachelor's degree and a 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
To apply to this program complete an online application that includes:
  • Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation 
  • Personal statement (five questions, 100 words each)
  • Resume
  • GRE scores (This is required only of international students and students with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0. It is not required of students with a graduate or professional degree from a US or Canadian college or university.) 
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students only) 

A personal interview may also be conducted. Interviewees are invited at the discretion of the admission committee. 

Application Deadlines

Spring semester: November 1

Spring semester (international students only): September 15

Fall semester: August 1

To earn the M.P.H. in Epidemiology, you must complete 45 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

  • Public health core courses (12 credit hours)
  • Epidemiology concentration courses (18 credit hours)
  • Public health electives (12 credit hours)
  • Public health practical experience (3 credit hours)

Epidemiology concentration courses

  • PBHL-B 552: Fundamentals of Data Management (3 credits)
  • PBHL-B 562: Biostatistics for Public Health II (3 credits)
  • PBHL-E 601: Advanced Epidemiology (3 credits)
  • PBHL-E 635: Foundations in Public Health Informatics (3 credits) 
  • PBHL-E 704: Epidemiology Final Concentration Project I (3 credits)

Core Classes for the MPH in Epidemiology, IU Indianapolis
Course Number Course Name Credits

PBHL-P 510

Introduction to Public Health

3 Credits

PBHL-P 511

Comprehensive Methods and Applications in Biostatistics and Epidemiology

3 Credits

PBHL-P 512

Communication & Leadership

3 Credits

PBHL-P 513

Planning, Evaluation & Management

3 Credits

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Program cost information

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