West Hattiesburg , Mississippiasdasds , United States
Overview
The epidemiology and biostatistics emphasis area provides epidemiologic knowledge about the distribution and determinants of disease and other health-related conditions in human populations, and develops the methodological and analytical skills for study design and analysis of data. 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 Department of Public Health has an academic partnership with the Department of Anthropology for students pursuing both an MPH and an MA degree. Students in the MPH Program with an emphasis area in Epidemiology/Biostatistics are eligible to apply for admission into the MPH and the MA Programs simultaneously. Students must apply and meet the admission criteria of both the MPH and MA programs in the same semester.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Health Administration
- Environmental Health
- Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health
- Internship in Public Health
- Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 15 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health View 800 other Masters in Public Health in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- A $60 application fee
- Official transcripts and degrees or diplomas
- GRE, GMAT, or MAT score from testing service
- A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Test System (IELTS) or Pearson Test of English (PTE) scores
- Three letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose
Tuition Fee
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International
592 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 592 USD per credit and a duration of 15 months. -
National
592 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 592 USD per credit and a duration of 15 months. -
In-State
480 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 480 USD per credit and a duration of 15 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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