MS Epidemiology at University of Iowa

Programme overview

Epidemiology, MS is offered through the Epidemiology in the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa.

Faculty: College of Public Health | Department: Epidemiology | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Master of Science (MS) in epidemiology requires at least 39 s.h. of graduate credit and is offered with or without thesis.

Career pathways

The program prepares graduate students for professional careers in which specialized knowledge of epidemiological methods and analytic techniques is essential. Graduates find employment in local, state, and federal health agencies; academic institutions; and private enterprises, such as hospitals, pharmaceutical and device companies, insurance companies, and foundations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must apply through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS); they must also pay the required application fee to the Graduate College through University of Iowa Admissions when prompted. For detailed application information, visit How to Apply to the Department of Epidemiology on the department's website. The epidemiology faculty considers several factors when evaluating applications for admission, including Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores, grade-point average, letters of recommendation, intent and motivation for graduate study, and research interests. Students with deficiencies in one area may be admitted if all other components of their application are very strong. All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree and have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.00.

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 and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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