MS Epidemiology at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

Note: Students are not admitted directly into the MS Epidemiology program; it is available only by special arrangement. Students interested in a master's degree in epidemiology should apply for the master of public health (MPH) degree through the School of Public Health.

Faculty: School of Public Health | Duration: 2 years / Plan B 34 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Program Core, Methods and Statistics, Content Area, Electives, Capstone Project. These requirements apply only to students admitted by special arrangement with the program; students are not admitted directly into the Epidemiology MS program. Courses must be taken A-F, unless offered only S/N.

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Entry requirements

Please visit www.sph.umn.edu for admission requirements. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Students are not admitted directly into the MS program. For TOEFL exams taken before January 21, 2026, the minimum total preferred score is 100, and for exams taken on or after January 21, 2026, the minimum total preferred score is 5. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 5, IELTS 7.

Duration: 2 years / Plan B 34 credits

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