One-Year MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

About the Program

DELIVERY METHOD: FULLY ONLINE
ENROLLMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE | STEM DESIGNATED

The MPH in Epidemiology & Biostatistics trains students to design impactful population health studies and to translate research into tangible urban health improvements. Students explore the nuances of epidemiologic methods, collaborate on applied research and master the art of interpreting and communicating findings to facilitate the development of evidence-based interventions.

The one-year MPH is a rigorous, accelerated program for driven professionals who want to jump start their careers with a public health degree. It delivers the full curriculum of the traditional two-year MPH, but in just three semesters (one summer, fall, and spring) at a higher level of intensity. It is not recommended students work full-time while pursuing this program.

Is this degree right for you?

This program is designed for students who want to design impactful population studies that inform evidence-based epidemiological interventions to improve the health of urban populations.

What will you learn?

Epidemiology students learn to understand the principles, methods, strengths and limitations of epidemiological study designs. Biostatistics students gain an awareness and basic understanding of advanced statistical methods and learn to apply core and intermediate level statistical methods to public health data management, statistical analysis and interpretation.

Where to after graduation?

Graduates of both specializations are employed in government and private health agencies, industry and research institutions as research administrators, analytics managers, safety directors and trial coordinators, along with positions that rely heavily on data integrity.

Admissions Requirements

Completed SOPHAS application
Undergraduate degree from an accredited university with GPA (overall and major) of at least 3.5 preferred; or, significant relevant experience (2+ years in the field) if GPA < 3.5
Personal statement/statement of interest explaining why you are interested in pursuing an MPH in general, and specifically why in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (recommended length is 500 words)
Background in the field: paid or volunteer experience in epidemiology, biostatistics, health-related research, or other public health related field
Resume
2 Letters of recommendation, at least one from a professor
Evidence of preparedness for the quantitative coursework involved in an MPH program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics that will include computer programming and statistics. Applicants who have not completed any college-level math (e.g. calculus) with a grade of B or better must provide alternative evidence of preparation for quantitative coursework involving math, statistics, and computer programming. Submitting GRE scores is an alternative way to meet the requirement for evidence of preparedness for quantitative coursework. Applicants with no evidence of quantitative preparedness will be deemed ineligible for this program.
Optional GREs (Graduate Record Exam (General Test)) – use SOPHAS code 7914-CUNY Sch Pub Hlth SOPHAS. Applicants who did not take any math in college or who took math but did not receive a B grade or better, have the option to submit GRE scores to demonstrate their quantitative abilities, which may increase their chances for admission.
TOEFL scores are required if language of instruction for prior degrees was not English
Transcript evaluation from WES or ECE for foreign transcripts.
Strong foundation in social or natural sciences and quantitative training in statistics and math strongly recommended.

Application Deadline: Summer 2026 application deadline is April 15, 2026

Curriculum

Foundational Knowledge (0 credits)	PUBH 601 Foundations of Public Health Knowledge*
Core Coursework (15 credits)	PUBH 610 Introduction to Health Systems, Policy, 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
Required Coursework (9 credits)	EOHS 633 Introduction to Environmental and Occupational Health
	EOHS 634 Exposure and Risk Assessment
	EOHS 622 Environmental and Occupational Toxicology
Elective Coursework (12 credits)	Four (4) electives chosen in consultation with faculty advisor
Practice Experience (3 credits)	PUBH 696 Supervised Fieldwork
Culminating Experience (3 credits)	PUBH 698 Capstone Project
Total Credits Required	42

*Students who have a CEPH-accredited undergraduate or graduate degree in public health can be waived from PUBH 601 by submitting a Course Waiver Request.

One-Year Course Sequence

Year 1 Summer (12 credits)	PUBH 613: Designs, Concepts, and Methods in Public Health Research
	PUBH 611: Health Equity, Communication, and Advocacy
	PUBH 610: Introduction to Health Systems, Policy, and Management
	PUBH 612: Designing and Evaluating Public Health Interventions
Year 1 Fall (15 credits)	PUBH 601: Foundations of Public Health Knowledge (0 credits)
	PUBH 696: Supervised Fieldwork
	PUBH 614: Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis Methods in Public Health Research
	EOHS 633: Introduction to Environmental and Occupational Health
	EOHS 634: Exposure and Risk Assessment
	Elective I
Year 1 Spring (15 credits)	PUBH 698: Capstone Project
	EOHS 622: Environmental and Occupational Toxicology
	Elective II
	Elective III
	Elective IV

Financial Aid

Please see our Office of Financial Aid page for information on loans, scholarships, and other financial aid related issues.

Alumni Outcomes

Alumni outcomes data was collected via surveys of CUNY SPH alumni one year after graduation from 2016 to 2022. See more program outcomes here.

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