MS Epidemiology at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Gain the tools required to understand, prevent and control diseases on a global scale and become a vital force in improving population health outcomes in a fulfilling public health career. Become an epidemiology graduate student in the reputable Arnold School of Public Health and experience exceptional instruction. You will explore the etiology of disease transmission, analyze data to inform policy, conduct original research and be well prepared to safeguard communities.

Faculty: Arnold School of Public Health | Department: Epidemiology and Biostatistics | Duration: 3 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Formulate research questions and develop evidence-based hypotheses that are testable with quantitative data. Develop protocols for primary data collection and for documentation of secondary data analyses. Communicate epidemiological findings effectively and complete a research project with a thesis as a graduation requirement.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Epidemiologist, Research Associate, Data Analyst, Program Coordinator, Disease Prevention and Control.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Admissions decisions are based on an evaluation of the applicant’s entire file in relation to the pool of applicants that year. We also evaluate whether the applicant’s needs and goals fit well with our department’s strengths and resources. We review applications once a year for fall matriculation. Applicants for graduate degree programs in Epidemiology must meet all requirements of the Graduate School for admission and the Arnold School of Public Health . All applications are submitted through SOPHAS , with the following required documents: Resume or CV Three letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional sources Official transcripts from all schools or colleges previously attended GPA 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale) GRE scores are not required Personal statement describing your academic and research interests and professional goals, including how you became interested in...

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 are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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