Epidemiology

MPH, Concentration in Epidemiology

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a concentration in epidemiology provides rigorous theoretical and practical training for the prevention of acute and chronic diseases. After successful completion of this program, students will able to conduct applied epidemiological work related to disease monitoring, study and prevention. The MPH is a professional degree that entails a two-year, 45-credit program geared toward public health practice: core courses (15 credits), epidemiology concentration courses (15 credits), electives (9 credits), practicum (3 credits) and integrative seminar/integrative learning experience (3 credits).

Courses

PHC 6000 EPI I: Introduction to Public Health Epidemiology

PHC 6013 EPI II: Observational Study Designs

PHC 6003: Chronic Disease Epidemiology

Resources

MPH EPI Two-Year Program Advising Sheet

MPH EPI Accelerated One-Year Program Advising Sheet – Exceptional candidates may be recommended for a one-year MPH, concentration in epidemiology (accelerated track). The one-year accelerated program is well-suited for pre-med students and professionals looking to obtain a degree in less time.

MPH, Concentration in Infectious Disease

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a concentration in infectious disease is designed to prepare students to embark on challenging careers that address significant emerging and reemerging infectious disease problems relevant to the tropics and subtropics. Students will complete 45 credits: 15 credits for core public health courses, 15 credits for epidemiology concentration courses, 9 credits for infectious disease concentration, practicum and integrative seminar (3 credits each).

Courses

PHC 6510: Advanced Infectious and Tropical Disease Epidemiology

PHC 6009: AIDS Epidemiology and Control

PHC 6591: Reproductive Health Epidemiology

Resources

MPH EPI Infectious Disease Curriculum

Practicum

PHC 6945 (Practicum in Public Health) and PHC 6930C (Integrative Seminar in Public Health/culminating experience) are both required for all MPH students.

The practicum may be taken after completing a minimum of 30 hours, including all core courses. The practicum may be waived if the student has at least three years of relevant practice experience working in a public health setting. The waiver request is prepared and submitted by the student through their faculty advisor and department chair. If the practicum requirement is waived, the student will need to substitute three additional approved hours so that the total curriculum hour requirement of 45 is met. MPH students are expected to complete PHC 6930C Integrative Seminar in Public Health during their last semester in the program.

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) and the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work (Stempel College) offer the combined Doctor of Medicine and a Master of Public Health (MD/MPH) degree pathway to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s healthcare landscape. Combining a public health degree that understands changing global health trends with a doctorate in medicine gives students the tools to perform at the highest levels of the medical field. With an emphasis on patient-centered care, the MD provides the knowledge to heal and assist individuals, while the MPH provides the expertise to handle widespread population health and diseases.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Earn your MPH between your third and fourth academic years of medical school.
• Expand your career opportunities with a public health approach to population health and disease
• Expand your professional network with peers and colleagues in public health

Courses:

Students enrolled in the MPH will be required to earn a total of 36 graduate credits in public health. Another 9 credits of public health electives from the MD program will be used toward fulfillment of the MPH degree, totaling the 45 required credits. A list and schedule of the MPH course offerings can be found below:

Fall Semester (August-December) (18 credits)

• Epidemiology I: Introduction to Public Health
• Biostatistics I
• Introduction to Public Health Policy and Management
• Chronic Disease Epidemiology  OR Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology
• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Introduction to Environmental Health

Spring semester (Jan-April) (15 credits)

• Health Behavior and Public Health
• Epidemiology II: Observational Design
• Social Epidemiology
• Biostatistics II
• Public Health Practicum

Summer (May-July) (3 credits)

• Public Health Integrative Seminar

Admission Requirements:

To be eligible for admission to the MD/MPH combined degree pathway, prospective students must provide:

• Approvals from HWCOM
• Online graduate admissions application, including a non-refundable $30 application fee
• MCAT scores
• Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume/CV

Degree Pathway Fees:

Students enrolled in the MD/MPH combined degree pathway will pay regular graduate tuition fees for all MPH credits. For more information, please visit the FIU OneStop page on Graduate Tuition and Fees: https://onestop.fiu.edu/finances/estimate-your-costs/graduate-tuition-fees/ 

Contacts:

Magnolia E. Hernández, Ph.D.

Director, Office of Student and Alumni Affairs

Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work | AHC5-137

Florida International University | 11200 SW 8^th Street Miami, FL  33199

Phone: 305-348-5938 | Email: mehernan@fiu.edu

Barbra A. Roller, PhD

Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs

Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Florida International University | 11200 SW 8^th Street- AHC2 368A Miami, FL 33199

Phone: 305-348-7289 | Email: rollerb@fiu.edu

The Ph.D. in Public Heath program with a concentration in epidemiology trains established public health researchers with a higher level of professional skills necessary for conducting epidemiological research. The degree prepares students with the knowledge and skills for applying epidemiological research methods to public health problems. Graduates become scholars who are able to conduct research and pedagogic work related to epidemiology and public health. A total of 75 credits are required to complete this degree, which includes 15 dissertation credits. 21 credit hours can be transferred from a MPH degree.

Key research themes in the Department of Epidemiology include health disparities, Latino health, women’s health, LGBT health, tobacco control, HIV/AIDS and chronic disease risk factors. Visit our lab page, Stempel College’s dedicated research section or our faculty bio pages to learn more about ongoing research projects.

Courses

PHC 7705: Methods in Evidence-Based Public Health

PHC 7015: Advanced Research Methods – Experimental Design

PHC 7606: Tobacco Use: Causes, Consequences and Control

PHC 7162: Grant Writing in Public Health

PHC 7017: Advanced Epidemiology of Health Disparity

Resources

Ph.D. in Public Health, Concentration in Epidemiology Advising Sheet

Faculty Research spotlight

The Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology (18 credit hours) provides graduate level instruction in epidemiology to practitioners with a bachelor’s degree. Certificate students will be provided with a scientific foundation for describing and studying factors re­lated to disease risk. They will also learn data sources in epidemiology and practical applications of epidemio­logic methods. For more information, visit admissions info via Stempel College.