Master of Public Health / Epidemiology
Benedictine University

Program Details

With a focus on Epidemiology, this online Master of Public Health degree equips you with the skills to research, uncover patterns, and effectively combat large-scale public health issues. Coursework in this concentration addresses valuable topics in research, education, and policy to minimize negative health outcomes.

Students will learn the biostatistical and research methods necessary to determine the causes and effects of disease in various populations. The program incorporates applications including SPSS, Microsoft Excel, SurveyMonkey, and EpiInfo. The skills students gain through this program prepare them to work in preventative health and medicine in a variety of contexts.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Benedictine University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 2.75 must submit additional documentation indicative of their preparedness for graduate-level work, such as GRE, MAT, GMAT, LSAT, DAT or other graduate professional exam scores.