Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics offers Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics is designed to train health care professionals to generate numerous research ideas and interpret epidemiologic and biostatistics information.

All students in the Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics program complete six core public health coursework in biostatistics, epidemiology, social and behavioral sciences, environmental health, healthcare management, and health information systems. Students should register in four courses in the First semester of their Master program and two courses in the second semester. The total credit hours equal to 18 credits.

Semester 1

• Introduction to Healthcare Management
• Principles of Epidemiology
• Principles of Biostatistics
• Environmental Health

Semester 2

• Social & Behavioral Sciences for Healthcare
• Health Information Systems

Semester 3

• Statistical Models in Epidemiology
• Advanced Study Design I
• Advanced Biostatistics
• Nutritional Epidemiology / Genetic Epidemiology
• Healthcare Epidemiology
• Advanced Study Design II
• Meta-Analysis and Decision-Analysis

Semester 4

• Research Project

Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s degree obtained from an accredited university in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, radiography, laboratories, medical engineering, and management of health information, and information technology, plus two years of work experience within the healthcare sector.
2. A minimum GPA of 3.75 out of 5.0.
3. A minimum score of 550 in TOEFL examination or a minimum score of 6.0 in ILETS examination.
4. Two academic recommendations by previous instructors.
5. A letter of recommendation/consent from the employer.
6. Applicants will be further interviewed on individual basis prior the final admission.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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