Epidemiology (MS) at Northwestern University

Programme overview

A CEPH-accredited graduate programme in epidemiologic research design and analysis for students seeking to work in public health or clinical epidemiologic research. Merit scholarships covering up to 25% of tuition are offered to virtually all admitted applicants.

Faculty: Feinberg School of Medicine | Duration: One accelerated year full-time, or part-time at own pace; 15 credits (units) | Intake: Summer quarter entry only; application deadline January 15 (rolling) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Training in three core areas: epidemiology, biostatistics and public health, across a 15-unit programme.

Career pathways

Public health or clinical epidemiologic research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Epidemiology MS: baccalaureate or professional degree awarded before classes begin; undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher; college-level calculus or statistics completed before applying. Two letters of recommendation (three recommenders named), transcripts, CV/resume and statement of purpose via SOPHAS. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 100+ (or 600 paper, 250 computer) or IELTS 7.0+, or an English-instruction degree; scores no older than two years. Deadline January 15; summer quarter entry only.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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