James Lind Institute - Switzerland
Master of Public Health (MPH) – Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Geneva, Switzerland

DEGREE TYPE

Master degree

DURATION

18 up to

24 months

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time, Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About : The Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology and Biostatistics focuses on equipping students with the skills needed to analyze health data and evaluate public health issues. The program covers essential topics such as epidemiological methods, biostatistics, and data interpretation. Students will engage in both coursework and practical experiences over a duration of two years to prepare for real-world challenges.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various roles including epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and positions in public health organizations or research institutions. They may work on disease prevention, health promotion, and policy development aimed at improving community health outcomes.

Epidemiology is a scientific discipline of high importance. Finding the distribution of disease, casualty assessment, source identification, control measures and the interplay of the preventive health measures with socio-political, ethical, and scientific factors forms the backbone of this unique science.

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed many fields including epidemiology. Like many disciplines that are directly or indirectly engaged in the study of COVID-19, epidemiologists are leading in research and policy implementations globally. The practice of epidemiology is fast expanding with the contributions of researchers from other disciplines like mathematics, information technology, geographical sciences, and physics. The need for quality, in-depth, detailed, interdisciplinary, ethical, and timely epidemiological data has created a major demand for accomplished epidemiology professionals at all levels for satisfying the needs of policymakers, public health practitioners, researchers, and the media.

The ‘MPH Epidemiology and Biostatistics program provides an in-depth understanding of epidemiology study designs, methods, and operations, infectious and chronic disease epidemiology, policy aspects, genomic epidemiology, biostatistics, and data analytics.

When you choose our Master of Public Health Management (MPH), you can:

Establish Credibility
Completing your MPH from James Lind Institute gives you the confidence and credibility to have completed a program that is well respected globally
Learn at your own pace
We offer one of the most flexible programs globally and you are always in control of how quickly you want to learn
Stay Current and Relevant
We ensure that our academic programs stay current with the latest topics of relevance and importance

EduQua Certified Swiss Institution

James Lind Institute is certified by EduQua, a Swiss quality label for further education institutions. EduQua is an accreditation body recognized and supported by the Swiss Confederate Government. EduQua is the first quality certification for public and private educational institutions in Switzerland and is recognized, supported, and endorsed by the following organizations:

Swiss Federal Government
Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK)
State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)
Swiss Conference for Professional Training department (SBBK)
Swiss Association of Employment Departments (VSAA)
Swiss Federation for Adult Learning (SVEB)

Swiss Higher Education Institution

James Lind Institute is an approved post-secondary higher educational Institution with the authority to award private degrees in Switzerland. The institute is registered in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland under the UID CHE-255.747.977.

International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, Italy

JLI is affiliated with International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, Italy to offer bachelor's, master's, and doctorate programs. Uninettuno is recognized by the Ministry of Education, University, and Research in Italy.

International Council For Open & Distance Education (ICDE), Norway

James Lind Institute is a proud member of the prestigious International Council for Open & Distance Education. ICDE has consultative partner status with UNESCO and shares UNESCO’s key value – the universal right to education for all. ICDE further derives its position from the unique knowledge and experience of its members throughout the world in the development and use of new methodologies and emerging technologies.

International Organization For Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 Certified

James Lind Institute (JLI) is fully accredited by the American Board of Accreditation Services (ABAS) as per ISO 9001:2015 standards for providing Training & Education Programs related to healthcare and allied sectors.

Complete all credit requirements for the Master of Public Health (MPH) Management program – Proceed to Specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Upon enrollment in this program students will first complete all credit requirements of the Master of Public health (MPH) Management program. You can view the program details here

Complete Specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics – Receive MPH with Specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics degree

Upon completion of all credit requirements for the award of the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, you will initiate a specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The duration of this specialization is usually 36 weeks. After completing the specialization, you will receive the MPH with a Specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics Degree.

Following is the structure of the MPH with Specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics Degree program:

Principles and Methods of Epidemiology
Statistical Thinking and Data Analysis
Infectious Disease Modelling
Emerging and Neglected Tropical Diseases
Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Nutritional Epidemiology
Mental Health‐ Epidemiology and Intervention

Electives (Any two)

Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology
Social Epidemiology
Cancer Epidemiology
Reproductive Epidemiology
Environmental Epidemiology

What is the MPH/MSc Dual Degree Program?

In the dual degree program, you will complete an additional 48 ECTS Credits through online learning at International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, Rome, Italy (Università Telematica Internazionale UniNettuno ‘UTIU’). You will receive two degrees as follows:

Master of Science in Public Health Management from Uninettuno University
Master of Public Health from James Lind Institute Switzerland

You can either chose to complete these 48 ECTS Credits during or after the completion of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. This is a very unique opportunity to earn a Master’s degree in Public Health via the Master of Science in Public Health Management Program at UTIU. The program has been thoughtfully structured in order to provide the required knowledge and skills to new aspirants, current Public Health professionals, and those working or aspiring to work within the health sector.

Duration: 36 Weeks

Following is the structure of the additional 48 ECTS Credits for the MSc in Public Health Management Program: