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.
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MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics in collaboration with UAH
| Admissions Requirements |
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| 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: |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.