MS Epidemiology at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

Epidemiology is the scientific discipline primarily concerned with identifying the distribution and causes of disease in populations. It encompasses a rich methodology including observational and experimental study designs, statistical methods, an understanding of pathogens, environmental and behavioral risk factors, and human biology. Epidemiological methods have evolved to meet threats of global infectious diseases and the complex health challenges presented by an aging population, as well as to capitalize on the expanding understanding of human genetics.

Department: Population Health Sciences | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline December 1) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include POP HLTH 798 Epidemiologic Methods; POP HLTH 805 Advanced Epidemiology: Causal Inference in Epidemiological Studies; POP HLTH 820 Graduate Research Seminar; B M I 738 Ethics for Data Scientists; MED HIST 950 Responsible Conduct of Research; NURSING 802 Ethics and the Responsible Conduct of Research (Offered in Spring).

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not Required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. Applicants with diverse academic backgrounds are welcome. Applicants with strong quantitative skills and academic preparation in the biological sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. New admitted applicants start in the fall semester of each school year. Applications are due by the fall deadline listed above of each year. Late applications are not accepted. Minimum Requirements Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with a grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), although successful applicants generally have GPAs above 3.0. International degree-seeking applicants must prove English proficiency using the Graduate School's requirements . A personal statement and three letters of recommendation are required.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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