Epidemiology, MPH
for the Master of Public Health in Epidemiology
Joint Programs:
- Public Health, MPH & Community Health, PhD
- Public Health, MPH & Food Science & Human Nutrition, PhD
- Public Health, MPH & Kinesiology, PhD
- Public Health, MPH & Nutritional Science, PhD
- Public Health, MPH & Social Work, PhD
- Public Health, MPH & Urban Planning, MUP
Admissions
for the Master of Public Health in Epidemiology
The MPH in Epidemiology degree program requires a minimum of 48 hours. The program includes:
- Five required core courses in basic content areas of public health
- Four required courses in the Epidemiology concentration as well as one additional concentration course from an approved list
- An Applied Practice Experience (practicum)
- An Integrative Learning Experience (capstone)
- Seminars and electives
The Integrative Learning Experience must be completed in the last term of study. There is no thesis requirement. Applicants to the epidemiology program should demonstrate strong quantitative skills. Applications for the Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology are only accepted for Fall admission. The program generally takes 1.5 to 2 years to complete. University of Illinois undergraduate students who major in Kinesiology, Community Health, or Interdisciplinary Health Sciences are eligible to apply for a 5.5 year joint BS-MPH degree program prior to their final year of undergraduate study. Students accepted to the BS-MPH program begin some MPH coursework in their final year of undergraduate study.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| HK 408 | Environmental Health | 4 |
| HK 410 | Public Health Practice | 4 |
| HK 513 | Introduction to Quantitative Data Management for Public Health | 4 |
| HK 517 | Principles of Epidemiology | 4 |
| HK 527 | Biostatistics in Public Health | 4 |
| HK 528 | Applied Epidemiology | 4 |
| HK 530 | Health Policy: United States | 4 |
| HK 531 | Advanced Biostatistics | 4 |
| HK 533 | Analytical Epidemiology | 4 |
| HK 534 | Professionalism in Health Practice | 2 |
| HK 535 | Applied Practice Experience | 4 |
| HK 536 | Integrative Learning Experience | 2 |
| Total hours core courses | 44 | |
| Major Course of Choice (select minimum of 4 hours from the following list): | ||
| HK 406 | Cancer Epidemiology | 3 or 4 |
| HK 412 | Infectious Disease Epidemiology | 3 or 4 |
| HK 413 | Chronic Disease Epidemiology | 3 or 4 |
| HK 419 | Artificial Intelligence in Public Health | 3 or 4 |
| HK 424 | Emergency Preparedness, Planning, and Response | 3 or 4 |
| HK 512 | Grant Writing for Health Professionals | 4 |
| HK 516 | Chronic Disease Prevention | 4 |
| HK 519 | Health Program Evaluation | 4 |
| HK 532 | Cultural Humility in Health | 4 |
| HK 550 | Research Methods in Health and Kinesiology | 4 |
| HK 570 | Physical Activity Surveillance | 4 |
| HK 571 | Physical Activity Determinants, Correlates, and Consequences | 4 |
| HK 572 | Physical Activity Intervention & Policy | 4 |
| GGIS 403 | Geographic Information Science and Systems | 4 |
| GGIS 439 | Health Applications of GIS | 3 |
| PATH 517 | Principle/Method Epidemiology | 4 |
| PATH 560 | Spatial Epidemiology | 4 |
| Total Hours (Minimum Required) | 48 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 (8 within the unit) |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
for the Master of Public Health in Epidemiology
Public Health Program
Department Head: Kim Graber
Director of Graduate Studies: Laura Rice
Director of Program: Pedro Hallal
Public Health website
Graduate Office: Julie Jenkins
906 South Goodwin Ave, 112 Freer Hall MC-052, Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-1083
Graduate email: jjenkns@illinois.edu
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