Master of Public Health (MPH) - Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Epidemiology and biostatistics are the quantitative sciences of public health, investigating causes and prevention of disease and injury and assessing patterns of health in populations around the globe. This 16-credit certificate provides training in design, statistical programming, data analysis, and valid interpretation of experimental (e.g., clinical) trials and observational studies. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the methods required to conduct and communicate public health research.

Upon graduation, students will be able to:

Calculate and apply appropriate epidemiologic and statistical measures to draw valid inferences and summaries from public health data.
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of epidemiologic and statistical reports from public health studies.
Analyze key sources of public health data, reflecting comprehension of the basic ethical and legal principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, analysis, and dissemination of epidemiologic and public health information.
Synthesize the results of epidemiologic and statistical analyses to craft public health messages in writtenoral presentations for both public health professionals and external audiences.