MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics in collaboration with UAH

The MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics prepares students to design and conduct public health research and apply findings to improve the health of populations. 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. Graduates are employed in government and private health agencies, industry, and research institutions.

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. Please be advised that waivers are granted on a case by case basis.
Deadline to apply
For Fall 2024: August 15, 2024
Course Requirements Credits (equivalent credits at UAH)
Site of Offering
Foundational Knowledge (0 credits)
PUBH 601 Foundations of Public Health Knowledge* 0
5 Core Courses (15 credits)
PUBH 610 Public Health Leadership and Management 3 CUNY SPH
PUBH 611 Health Equity, Communication, and Advocacy 3 CUNY SPH
PUBH 612 Designing and Evaluating Public Health Interventions 3 CUNY SPH
PUBH 613 Designs, Concepts, and Methods in Public Health Research 3 CUNY SPH
PUBH 614 Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis Methods in Public Health Research 3 CUNY SPH
5 Concentration Courses (15 credits)
BIOS 620 Applied Biostatistics I 3 CUNY SPH
EPID 620 Epidemiological Methods I 3 CUNY SPH
Applied Biostatistics II 3 (4) UAH
Epidemiological Methods II 3 (4) UAH
Applied Research: Data Management and Analysis 3 (4) UAH
2 Elective Courses (6 credits)
Elective 1 3 CUNY SPH
Elective 2 3 (4) UAH
Practice & Culminating Experience (6 credits)
Supervised Fieldwork (completed at UAH) 3 (4) UAH
Capstone Project (completed at UAH) 3 (4) UAH

*PUBH 601 should be completed during a student’s first semester. Students who have a CEPH-accredited undergraduate or graduate degree in public health are waived from this requirement.

For students beginning their program during the fall semester:
Semester Course CUNY SPH Credits
Year 1 – courses to be taken at CUNY SPH
Year 1 Fall PUBH 601: Foundations of Public Health Knowledge* 0
PUBH 613: Designs, Concepts, and Methods in Public Health Research 3
PUBH 614: Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis Methods in Public Health Research 3
PUBH 611: Health Equity, Communication, and Advocacy 3
PUBH 612: Designing and Evaluating Public Health Interventions 3
Year 1 Spring PUBH 610: Public Health Leadership and Management 3
BIOS 620: Applied Biostatistics I 3
EPID 620: Epidemiological Methods I 3
Elective I 3
Year 2 – courses to be taken at Alcalá University
Year 2 Fall
Students should apply for a one-semester Leave of Absence from CUNY SPH.
Supervised Fieldwork 3
Applied Biostatistics II 3
Epidemiological Methods II 3
Elective II 3
Year 2 Spring
Students should apply for maintenance of matriculation at CUNY SPH, apply for graduation, and pay the matriculation fee.
Capstone Project 3
Applied Research: Data Management and Analysis 3
*PUBH 601 should be completed during a student’s first semester. Students who have a CEPH-accredited undergraduate or graduate degree in public health are waived from this requirement.

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.

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