Program Details
Explore the foundational science of public health with this online Master of Public Health in Epidemiology degree. Learn to identify and understand the characteristics, determinants, and risk factors influencing public health, both globally and at the local level. Courses, taught by renowned professors with experience working in interdisciplinary teams, teach rigorous epidemiologic methods and appropriate analyses to answer research questions related to public health.
In addition to the core fundamentals of public health, this degree also includes courses that focus on such specific topics in epidemiology as:
- Behavioral epidemiology
- Chronic disease epidemiology
- Infectious disease epidemiology and HIV/AIDS
- Issues and strategies for chronic disease prevention
- Social, behavioral, and biological determinants of cancer
Gain hands-on experience in the workplace with two fieldwork courses, allowing you to put your knowledge and skills to use in the real world while being guided by professionals.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Temple University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent