Master of Science in Epidemiology (Online Only)

UofL’s 100% online Master of Science in Epidemiology (MS EPI) is designed as a terminal degree to prepare students for an epidemiology career and/or for their PhD in Public Health Sciences with a specialization in epidemiology.

Earning an online master's in epidemiology equips professionals with the knowledge needed to investigate patterns and causes of diseases in populations, preparing them for careers in public health research, policy, and practice. Through a combination of coursework in epidemiologic theory, study design, skill-based practical methods, research, biostatistics, and software programming in SAS and R, students learn how to analyze epidemiologic data and interpret findings, which is crucial for understanding and controlling diseases.

This program is offered online by the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health within the School of Public Health & Information Sciences at the University of Louisville.

Online MS in Epidemiology Highlights

• The Master of Science (MS) in Epidemiology program is designed as a terminal degree to prepare students for a career as an epidemiologist, and (for those interested) prepares students for the PhD program in Public Health Sciences with a specialization in Epidemiology.
• Learn to design epidemiologic studies and apply methods for data collection, management, and analysis for epidemiological research.
• Evaluate and explain the evolving paradigms of epidemiological theory and study design and their impact on public health and medical sciences.
• Formulate epidemiological research questions and testable hypotheses.
• Integrate cross-disciplinary knowledge from molecular to population levels to make appropriate causal inferences.
• Gain experience from courses taught 100% online by leaders in the epidemiology field.
• Skip the GRE - not required for admission into the master’s program.