Master of Health Science (MHS)

The Applied path is ideal for individuals with an interest in using data to inform policies and interventions that promote health and health equity. Skills will focus on study design, biostatistics, and data interpretation and dissemination to policy makers and the public. Successful applicants are those individuals who are motivated to apply rigorous quantitative methods to improve health in community-based real-world settings. Graduates from the MHS in Epidemiology-Applied path will be uniquely trained to work in state/local health departments, federal government offices, or with non-governmental organizations.

The Analytic path is designed for individuals with an interest in generating and analyzing data to promote health and health equity. Skills will focus on study design, biostatistics, research methods, and data interpretation and dissemination to scientific audiences. Successful applicants are those individuals who are motivated to apply rigorous quantitative methods to improve health in research settings. Graduates from the MHS in Epidemiology-Analytic path will be uniquely trained to work in academic or research settings, or with industry or consulting organizations.