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Epidemiologists identify public health hazards, evaluate health interventions and monitor health systems data to protect public health. Every day during the pandemic epidemiologists across the world are analyzing data, conducting studies and sharing recommendations based on science.

As a student in the Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology program, you’ll gain a solid grasp of the fundamental principles of epidemiology and health statistics. You’ll learn about study design, data collection and analysis, and assessment of bias. The program can be completed 100% online, or in a blended on-campus and online format.

Career Outlook

Graduates of the Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology program have found exciting and meaningful careers in the public sector, private corporations, non-profit organizations, and academia.

UMass Lowell's Master of Public Health recent graduates have worked at:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Rhode Island Department of Public Health

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services

World Congress

Evidera, Marsh & McLennan Agency

Abt Associates

Partners in Health

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston Medical Center

Lowell Community Health Center

North Suffolk Mental Health Associates

Home Health Foundation

The Community Health Center, Inc.

Job titles include:

Chronic Disease Epidemiologist

Clinical Research Coordinator

Healthcare Data Business Analyst

Surveillance Program Coordinator

Project Manager for Community Research

Superfund Human Health Risk Analyst

Public Health Inspector

Curriculum

The Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology program is a 42-credit, post-BS program that has been developed to provide a comprehensive public health education to all graduates.

Core Courses

All MPH students will take five core public health courses plus a two-semester, six-credit MPH practicum (21 credits total):

Environmental Health

Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Public Health Policy

Leadership & Management in Public Health

Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health

MPH Practicum

Integrated Practical Learning

The Epidemiology advanced curriculum includes courses that provide skills in biostatistics, biostatistical programming, quantitative models, advanced regression, and applied epidemiology methods.