School of Public Health Division of Epidemiology & Community Health

MPH “The epidemiology curriculum prepared me well for the culminating experience, where I applied what I learned in class to a topic of my choice.” - Nick Roetker, graduate

Epidemiology is the study of how and why disease differs between human populations and use of that information to find those at high risk, identify causes and take preventive measures. The Epidemiology MPH program at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health offers students many opportunities for research training. Students study with faculty who are international leaders in cardiovascular, cancer and infectious disease; nutrition; maternal, child and reproductive health; genetic epidemiology; and epidemiologic methods for clinical, observational, and community-based research. Our graduates work in a variety of settings at both the individual and community level using their knowledge to investigate health problems and conditions.

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Program Curriculum In the Standard Program students complete a 48-credit curriculum that includes 38 credits of required coursework plus 10 credits of electives. Many epidemiology and other health-related graduate-level courses are available as electives. These courses enable students to develop a specialty emphasis in either specific public health topics or methodological areas. An Accelerated Program is available for students who have completed an MD, DDS, DVM, or PhD in a related field. The alternative program includes 34 credits of required coursework, plus 8 credits of electives. Course examples:  Pathophysiology of Human Disease  Epidemiology Methods  Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases  Public Health Aspects of Cardiovascular Disease  Cancer Epidemiology  Nutritional Epidemiology  Reproductive and Perinatal Health ©2015 Regents of the University of Minnesota The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

What do Epidemiology professionals do? Epidemiologists analyze public health trends, design and implement studies, and interpret study results for policy and program development. Beyond investigation into the causes of disease, epidemiologists also work at both the individual and community levels to translate medical and laboratory data into population trends.

EPI Graduates The current national job market for epidemiology MPH graduates is extremely strong, and the degree is expected to remain very marketable in the future. The Epidemiology MPH is also an appropriate foundation for several PhD degrees, in addition some graduates go on to earn MD, DDS or DVM degrees. Many graduates go on to national and international research careers in academia and research organizations. Sample employers of our graduates:  USAID/South Sudan  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  General Mills  National Center for Health Statistics  VA Medical Center  Center for Health Care Research & Policy  Mayo Clinic  National Institutes of Health  MN Department of Health  Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

Interdisciplinary Concentrations and Minors Interdisciplinary concentrations are optional secondary areas of study to further enrich the MPH degree. Students have the option of concentrating their studies in these areas:  Health Disparities  Public Health Policy  Over 30 graduate level minors are available for MPH students.

Dual/Joint Degrees The School of Public Health offers numerous joint and dual degree options in collaboration with schools and colleges across the University.  Epidemiology MPH /MD in Medicine  Epidemiology MPH /JD in Law

Admission Qualifications The Epidemiology MPH major admits applicants with a variety of backgrounds, including biology, law, mathematics, microbiology, genetics, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and social and behavioral sciences. Strong preference is given to applicants with excellent quantitative and analytic abilities and a solid foundation in a life science. Admitted students must be comfortable learning statistical methods to address problems in human health and disease. Preferred performance levels include satisfactory grades in college-level quantitative courses such as algebra, statistics, calculus, or trigonometry. Relevant experience in a public health setting is preferred. Preferred Performance Levels  GPA of 3.00  GRE score of 300 (verbal and quantitative combined), with a 3.5 on the AWA  TOEFL score of 600/250/100 (international students) Application deadlines are available online at: http://sph.umn.edu/programs/epi

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