Master of Public Health / Epidemiology
Temple University

Program Details

Explore the foundational science of public health with this online Master of Public Health in Epidemiology degree.  Learn to identify and understand the characteristics, determinants, and risk factors influencing public health, both globally and at the local level.  Courses, taught by renowned professors with experience working in interdisciplinary teams, teach rigorous epidemiologic methods and appropriate analyses to answer research questions related to public health. 

In addition to the core fundamentals of public health, this degree also includes courses that focus on such specific topics in epidemiology as:

  • Behavioral epidemiology
  • Chronic disease epidemiology
  • Infectious disease epidemiology and HIV/AIDS
  • Issues and strategies for chronic disease prevention
  • Social, behavioral, and biological determinants of cancer

Gain hands-on experience in the workplace with two fieldwork courses, allowing you to put your knowledge and skills to use in the real world while being guided by professionals.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Temple University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

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