VIU - Universidad Internacional de Valencia

Official Master's Degree in Epidemiology and Public Health

• Spanish
• 16th Edition
• Modality: Online
• Credits: 60 ECTS

Definition of the University Master's Degree in Epidemiology and Public Health

The Official Master's Degree in Epidemiology and Public Health at the International University of Valencia provides specialized and multidisciplinary training to respond to the challenges and global problems of public health, such as the progressive aging of the population, changes related to migratory processes or emerging and re-emerging diseases. It is the only Official Master's Degree that delves into the two disciplines and their interrelation , giving you excellent training in the scientific and epidemiological method, which studies the distribution and determinants of the health problems of populations, and in public health, developing programs prevention and control of health problems.

You will be able to opt for two specialties in the study plan:

1. Specialty in Prevention and Community Health, which will train you to improve health and reduce health inequities at the community level. You will learn to design community prevention and intervention programs, delving into health policies, and you will carry out a combination of classroom and practical experience in a center of your choice.
2. Specialty in Epidemiological Research, in which you will delve into the different tools used for surveillance and monitoring of the health status of the population. You will learn to apply epidemiological principles in clinical settings and develop skills for project design and publication of scientific articles.

Choose to continue growing in the 1st Online University in Health Sciences*. More than 20,000 professionals in the area have already trained with us.

*Ministry of Education and FP; Online Private Universities Masters Report 2022-2023.

What makes this mastery unique?

1. Official title recognizable by SUNEDU.
2. The only Official Master's Degree in Epidemiology and Public Health, addressing both disciplines and their interrelationship.
3. Reference program, supported by 16 editions and more than 1,000 trained students.
4. You will develop an Epidemiology and Public Health program .
5. You will study the ethical, deontological and legal implications of the profession .
6. You will address communication in emergency situations and non-specialized audiences.
7. You will receive additional training thanks to masterclasses from internationally recognized experts .
8. Flexible methodology, with live online classes.
9. Final degree project and online exams without travel. Obtain your official degree 100% online thanks to the security and rigor of the biometric and anti-fraud accreditation system, through facial recognition and monitoring of screen activity and verification of the environment using a second camera.

Professional exit

List of all possible professional opportunities:

• Health managers.
• Investigators
• Health technicians
• Technicians in prevention of occupational risks.
• Information analysts.
• University teachers.
• Professionals in the method of data analysis in health and health systems.
• Professionals in the method of managing health systems and promotion/prevention of health processes.

Admission profile

Graduates with interest in expanding their knowledge in the field of Epidemiology and Public Health. You can access this master's degree from the following programs:

• Medicine
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Vet
• Sociology
• Psychology
• odontology
• Physiotherapy
• Food Science and Technology
• Human Nutrition and Dietetics
• Statistics
• Environmental Sciences
• biology
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Social education
• Social work
• Labor Relations
• Other professionals in scientific and educational fields