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Key facts:

Graduates are qualified for health service or research positions in local health departments, hospitals, nursing homes, academic institutions, industries, and government agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The Public Health (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) program at the University of Southern Mississippi is open to individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree. The degree can be completed in 15 months using a rigorous, concentrated format that includes four classes each semester (including a summer semester). For information on this degree program, contact the School of Health Professions Graduate Coordinator.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practicum in Public Health
Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Health Systems
Health Policy and Administration
Environmental Health
Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health
Research Techniques
Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Hattiesburg, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Epidemiology View 115 other Masters in Epidemiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$60 non-refundable application fee
Minimum GPA of 2.75/4.00 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
Good standing at last university attended
Official transcripts and degree certificates or diplomas from all previous colleges or universities attended
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE, or iTEP scores
Official copy of GRE, GMAT, or MAT score from testing service
Three letters of recommendation (upload to application file)
Statement of Purpose or writing sample (according to departmental requirements)
Immunization records (required prior to enrolling in classes if admitted)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6142 USD / year

≈ 6142 USD / year
Out-of-State

6142 USD / year

≈ 6142 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5142 USD / year

≈ 5142 USD / year

Living costs

West Hattiesburg

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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