MPH Epidemiology at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The 42-credit MPH in Epidemiology is a generalist public health degree with emphasis on methodological and quantitative skills. It includes a practicum in governmental, nonprofit, industry or university settings and is CEPH-accredited.

What you will study

Four public health core courses (12 credits, minimum grade B-), four epidemiology and biostatistics core courses (12 credits), three epidemiology electives (9 credits), one other elective (3 credits), practicum (3 credits) and a culminating experience (3 credits). Sample course: EPI 632 Applied Epidemiology.

Career pathways

Epidemiology and public health practice roles in government, nonprofit and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Epidemiology graduate programmes (MPH, MS, PhD): bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) by the start of the programme; successful applicants typically hold at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA; no specific undergraduate courses required, though coursework showing quantitative ability is typical; short essay responses; minimum of three letters of recommendation; resume/CV; GRE not required. PhD applicants with a relevant graduate degree or two or more years of public health work experience are preferred. Applications go through SOPHAS and the UMass Supplemental Application. International applicants: TOEFL of 5 (100 for tests taken before January 2026) or higher, or equivalent on other approved tests, is typical for successful candidates; international degrees need an official NACES course-by-course credential evaluation before enrolment.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Intake: Fall; deadline February 1

Duration: 42 credits

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