Epidemiology (MA)

Master of Science in Epidemiology

Master of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units1

36 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

If you are interested in epidemiological research questions such as "How does distrust of the health care system increase a person's use of antibiotics without a prescription?" or "What is the effect of racial differences in cancer mortality?" the M.S. in Epidemiology might be for you. The program offers four subplans: Clinical Research, Infectious Diseases, Field Methods and Lifecourse/Chronic Disease Epidemiology. Within these tracks, you will take a core set of methodological courses in epidemiology and biostatistics, plus units in your specialty, allowing you to build a strong foundation in the field while deepening skills in a defined area of interest.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

56.25%

Avg. Time-to-degree

2.1067 Years