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Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control

Student Timeline

Students can complete their degrees in 1.5 years. All requirements should be completed within 2 years.  

Academic Terms 1 - 4 

  • Intensive coursework, with a focus on biostatistics, epidemiology, and infectious diseases
  • Comprehensive departmental examination at the end of the first academic year
  • Practicum proposal

Academic Terms 5 – 6 (minimum)

  • Practicum: field placement or School-based investigation and analysis of a significant issue related to health of underserved populations
  • Practicum update at the end of every term
  • Elective courses
  • Capstone essay reviewed and approved by two faculty readers. The capstone should provide tangible evidence of expertise on a specific applied topic of international health relevance.