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Epidemiology — Master of Public Health

Gain analytical, scientific and leadership skills in epidemiology that put you at the forefront of preventing disease, driving better health for all and informing policy.

Ohio State’s Master of Public Health in epidemiology offers numerous opportunities to learn about disease prevention and how to find and apply solutions. You’ll gain the skills and learning required to adapt and meet the needs of the public health challenges we face today.

The university is home to seven colleges focused on health sciences and several other public health connections providing our students with ample ways to combine their interests, gain research experience and apply epidemiology in real-world situations.

Learn more about the Master of Public Health

Sign up for an upcoming information session to get answers to your questions about Ohio State’s Master of Public Health epidemiology specialization. Save your spot and learn how you can become a Public Health Buckeye.

Available dates

July 9

Graduate program information session

Sept. 16

Graduate program information session

 

What is epidemiology?

Epidemiology focuses on patterns of disease, disability and injury, and applies that information to the control of health problems.

Epidemiologists quantify the exposure-disease relationship in humans through data analysis and offer the possibility of altering that risk through intervention. Epidemiologic research provides the basis for significant public health decisions, such as those involving tobacco use or HIV/AIDS, well before individual disease mechanisms are understood. 

The MPH curriculum

Specializing in epidemiology at Ohio State you’ll learn through a robust curriculum. The program combines in-class and experiential learning to give all our students a glimpse into their future as practicing epidemiologists.
Review a sample curriculum

Mentoring from faculty

Students in the Master of Public Health are matched with a faculty advisor who provides individualized guidance throughout the program.
Meet the Epidemiology faculty

Research opportunities

At Ohio State, research opportunities for students are ample. Students and faculty are engaged in diverse research agendas such as cancer epidemiology, infectious disease control and reproductive health to improve population health and health equity.
See our research expertise

Public Health Buckeyes in epidemiology

Tinu Ijewemen
Tinu Ijewemen, combined BSPH-MPH program

BSPH-MPH student focused on racism as a public health issue

Anna Walker outside Cunz Hall with Thompson Library behind them.
Anna Walker, MPH, Epidemiology

Bioengineering shapes MPH student’s creative problem-solving mindset

 

Degree requirements

  • Minimum credit hours: 45
  • Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree; 3.0 GPA (recommended); strong undergraduate science and math education
  • Program start: Autumn semester

2025/2026 deadlines to apply

DEC
1
 Priority deadline

FEB
1
 GTA/GRA consideration deadline

MAY
15
 Regular deadline

Get your application ready

We have a prepared list of requirements to apply for graduate study in the College of Public Health. Once you have the application requirements, apply for admission through SOPHAS, and a supplemental Ohio State application. Priority deadline to apply is February 1 for graduate assistantship consideration.

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