The MPH in Epidemiology is offered by the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Epidemiology is a fundamental science of public health with a major focus on health problems in communities, groups, or aggregates of people.

The Epidemiology concentration curriculum provides systematic training in epidemiological principles, methods, and practices through constructive coursework and an internship. Individuals who choose the epidemiology concentration will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and experiences for measuring and studying the distributions, characteristics, causes, and prevention of disease, disability, and premature death in humans.

Students accepted into this discipline should have a good background in the biological sciences and mathematics. In addition to the general admission requirements for the MPH program, other factors considered in the determination of a candidate’s  potential for success in the epidemiology concentration area are long range goals and commitment to both public health and epidemiology; experience/interest in applying epidemiological principles to public health; and work and volunteer experience in epidemiology. 

FACULTY:
Robin Harris, PhD, MPH - Section Chair; Zhao Chen, PhD, MPH; Kacey Ernst, PhD; Janet Foote, PhD; Stefano Guerra, MD, PhD; Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD;                                M. Elena Martinez, PhD, MPH; Sydney Pettygrove, PhD; Eyal Shahar, MD, MPH;           Patricia Thompson, PhD.

Epidemiology Curriculum

Total Minimum Credit Requirement = 44 units

REQUIRED CORE COURSES (16 units)

CPH 573A    Basic Principles of Epidemiology (3)
CPH 574      Public Health Policy and Management (3)
CPH 575      Environmental and Occupational Health (3)
CPH 576A    Biostatistics for Public Health (3)
CPH 577      Sociocultural & Behavioral Aspects of Public (3)

CPH 596N   Internship Preparation Course (1)

REQUIRED EPIDEMIOLOGY COURSES (25 units)
CPH 573B    Epidemiologic Method (3)

CPH 573C    Advanced Epidemiology (3)
CPH 576B    Biostatistics for Research (3)

CPH 596D    Public Health Experience – Student Epidemiology Response Team (2)
CPH 660       Infectious Disease (3)
CPH 670       Chronic Disease Epidemiology (3)

CPH 696A     Epidemiology Seminar (1 unit 2 times)

CPH 909       Master's Report "Internship" (6)

ELECTIVE COURSES (minimum 3 units) – approved by Advisor