Program Overview

Introduction to the MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics Program

The MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics program is designed to prepare students to design and conduct public health research and apply findings to improve the health of populations. This program is offered in collaboration with the University of Alcalá.

Program Description

Students in this degree program learn to understand the principles, methods, strengths, and limitations of epidemiologic study designs; collaborate on applied population health research; interpret epidemiologic findings; effectively communicate research and findings to lay and professional audiences; and apply the findings to the development of evidence-based interventions. Students also gain an understanding of and learn to apply core and intermediate level statistical methods to public health research data management, statistical analysis, interpretation, and presentation of analytical results.

Admissions Requirements

• Completed SOPHAS application
  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited university with GPA (overall and major) of at least 3.0 preferred
  • Personal statement/statement of purpose (recommended length is 500 words)
  • Background in the field: paid or volunteer experience in public health or related field
  • Resume
  • 2 Letters of recommendation
  • TOEFL scores are required if language of instruction for prior degrees was not English
  • Transcript evaluation from WES or ECE for foreign transcripts
  • GRE scores: Use code 7914
  • Applicants who have a post graduate degree from a U.S. accredited school or a post graduate degree in clinical or allied health that WES or ECE has deemed equivalent to its US counterpart may request a standardized test waiver

Deadline to Apply

For Fall 2024: August 15, 2024

Curriculum

Course Requirements

• Foundational Knowledge (0 credits)
  • PUBH 601 Foundations of Public Health Knowledge*
• 5 Core Courses (15 credits)
  • PUBH 610 Public Health Leadership and Management
  • PUBH 611 Health Equity, Communication, and Advocacy
  • PUBH 612 Designing and Evaluating Public Health Interventions
  • PUBH 613 Designs, Concepts, and Methods in Public Health Research
  • PUBH 614 Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis Methods in Public Health Research
• 5 Concentration Courses (15 credits)
  • BIOS 620 Applied Biostatistics I
  • EPID 620 Epidemiological Methods I
  • Applied Biostatistics II
  • Epidemiological Methods II
  • Applied Research: Data Management and Analysis
• 2 Elective Courses (6 credits)
  • Elective 1
  • Elective 2
• Practice & Culminating Experience (6 credits)
  • Supervised Fieldwork
  • Capstone Project

Recommended Course Sequence

For students beginning their program during the fall semester:

• Year 1 – courses to be taken at CUNY SPH
  • Year 1 Fall:
    • PUBH 601: Foundations of Public Health Knowledge*
    • PUBH 613: Designs, Concepts, and Methods in Public Health Research
    • PUBH 614: Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis Methods in Public Health Research
    • PUBH 611: Health Equity, Communication, and Advocacy
    • PUBH 612: Designing and Evaluating Public Health Interventions
  • Year 1 Spring:
    • PUBH 610: Public Health Leadership and Management
    • BIOS 620: Applied Biostatistics I
    • EPID 620: Epidemiological Methods I
    • Elective I
• Year 2 – courses to be taken at Alcalá University
  • Year 2 Fall:
    • Supervised Fieldwork
    • Applied Biostatistics II
    • Epidemiological Methods II
    • Elective II
  • Year 2 Spring:
    • Capstone Project
    • Applied Research: Data Management and Analysis

Advisement

Students will be required to meet with the coordinator/advisor from each institution upon entering the program to confirm degree requirements, course sequencing, and research plans, and then at least once per semester thereafter.