
Overview
In ehe Public Health - Epidemiology at Liberty University you will learn how to investigate the cause of illness and disease and which population is most at risk. The emphasis in our program is on finding the frequency, pattern, cause, and risk factors associated with a particular outbreak or event.
Additionally, you will examine both infectious and non-infectious diseases, injuries, environmental exposures, natural disasters, and even acts of terrorism! Whether you want to work for a state or local health department, hospital, or private research facility, we have the classes you need to prepare for your future position. Learn how to control health problems from local levels to global so you can make a bigger impact.
Here are some of the major highlights of our epidemiology focused public health master’s degree:
- Liberty University has one of the largest accredited MPH programs in the U.S.
- Our Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation means that you will be eligible for jobs in local government, federal government, and the military.
- Classes centered on extensive hands-on fieldwork led directly by faculty. Receive personal attention as you develop your professionalism and competency.
- Gain a broader perspective of the health field, with coursework from a variety of health-related disciplines.
- Complete a 120-hour practicum at the end of your program, so you can practice professional skills and interact with health professionals.
- Utilize departmental tablets loaded with analytic tools for research and residential coursework.
- Access classrooms and distant education rooms equipped with camera/video capture technology, models, and testing materials.
- Pursue research opportunities of all kinds, including research projects centered on data analysis from our ongoing real-world projects among the underserved of Lynchburg, with Hope of Life in Guatemala, and among the Mixteco in Richmond.
Accreditation
CEPH.
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Courses include:
- Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
- Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
- Food-borne Illness Prevention
- Field Epidemiology
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Duration
- Full-time
- 30 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Liberty’s admission deadline is flexible, and we accept applications on a rolling admission basis.
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission application
- Unofficial college transcripts with a completed Transcript Request Form
Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
- A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 GPA for admission in good standing
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9156 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 545 USD per credit during 30 months. -
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9156 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 545 USD per credit during 30 months.
Living costs for Lynchburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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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Scholarships Information
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