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MS Epidemiology at University of Washington

University of Washington, United States

Programme overview

The MS program includes course work in epidemiology and biostatistics, epidemiology and public health electives, and a research-based master's thesis. This degree is appropriate for students with a bachelor’s degree or a clinical doctorate who prefer a program more strictly focused on epidemiologic research methods training than the MPH to prepare for research and teaching careers.

Faculty: School of Public Health  |  Department: Epidemiology  |  Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

All options in this program require 60 credits; Required Epidemiology Courses:; EPI 510, EPI 512, EPI 513, EPI 514, EPI 575 EPI 583 (2 credits); Epidemiology Thesis (9-18 credits):; EP 700; Required Biostatistics Series:; BIOST 511, BIOST 512, BIOST 513; OR BIOST 517, BIOST 518; Required Public Health Interdisciplinary Course:; PHI 500; Additional Option-specific Requirement (Varies depending on option):; See additional requirements section below for option-specific requirements.

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Entry requirements

Visit this program option's Graduate Admissions page for requirements.

Domestic applicants: USD 22,938 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "SPH Masters (excl MPH)"; the source rate applies to School of Public Health master's programmes other than MPH. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technolog Source

International applicants: USD 39,723 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "SPH Masters (excl MPH)"; the source rate applies to School of Public Health master's programmes other than MPH. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes techn Source

Graduate programmes open for admission at different times and have varying deadlines; entry quarter and dates are set by each programme.

Graduate application fee is $90 (USD), or $75 for Graduate Non-Matriculated applications, paid online by MasterCard or Visa; each submitted application requires a separate fee. Application dates and deadlines vary by programme and are shown in the Graduate School online application. The Law (JD), Dentistry (DDS), Pharmacy (PharmD) and Medicine (MD) programmes do not use the Graduate School application.

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