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LIFE SCIENCES - SCHOOL OF
MEDICINE
www.biomed.miami.edu
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH - Dept. Code: EPH
www.biomed.miami.edu/epi
The Department of Epidemiology and Public Health offers graduate
programs leading to the degrees of
• Master of Public Health (MPH),
• Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), and
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Epidemiology.
The mission of the Graduate Programs in Epidemiology and
Public Health is to provide up-to-date educational programs
to practicing health professionals and students newly entering
the field; to conduct, stimulate, and guide research activities
relevant to local, state-wide, and national health needs;
and to provide assistance to health agencies for the continued
improvement of disease prevention and health promotion, environmental
safety and monitoring, and the planning, analysis, and management
of health delivery services.
The MPH degree is a 45 semester-hour program that is accredited
by the Council on Education for Public Health and provides
fundamental skills in core areas of public health to persons
involved in the implementation of community health programs
and to those seeking a broader base of knowledge to improve
environmental and personal health services for the community.
• The core courses for the MPH include biostatistics,
epidemiology, environmental health, public health administration,
health education and behavior, and a capstone practicum.
The MSPH degree is a 45 semester-hour academic research
degree designed for students who wish to prepare for further
study at the doctoral level, or to prepare for research or
technical positions in government, industry, academia, or
private institutions.
• Studies for the MSPH degree include many of the
core disciplines included in the MPH degree with an additional
emphasis on advanced research methods and quantitative analysis
skills.
• All MSPH students will complete an original public
health research thesis as their culminating experience.
Full-time students can expect to complete the MPH or MSPH
degree requirements within 2 years.
A nine-credit waiver is available for students who enter the
MPH or MSPH degree programs with an earned advanced degree
(e.g., MD, DDS, DVM).
Joint degree programs are also offered in conjunction with
the School of Medicine (MD/MPH, MD/PhD), School of Law (JD/MPH),
College of Arts and Sciences (MPA/MPH), and the Division of
Continuing Studies and International Programs (MAIA/MPH).
The PhD program in Epidemiology is an intensive research training
program for students with prior training in epidemiology or
related disciplines.
All PhD students in the program have extensive contact with
faculty members, in part because the program is explicitly
designed to be small and interactive. The program takes advantage
of South Florida’s unique opportunities for epidemiologic
research, including our ever-changing mix of races, ethnicities,
and cultures. In fact, many of our research programs could
not be conducted elsewhere. Furthermore, since the program
is located within the Miller School of Medicine, interactions
with basic scientists and clinicians provide opportunities
for epidemiologists to develop translational and interdisciplinary
research. The program is designed primarily for students who
have completed an MPH or MSPH degree. However, students possessing
a master’s or professional degree in a related discipline,
as well as selected post-baccalaureate students may be eligible
for admission.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
MASTER’S DEGREES
All prospective Master’s students must make an application
for admission, whether or not they wish to become candidates
for the degree. Applications for the MPH and MSPH degrees
are accepted for the fall and spring semesters. The applicant’s
completed file must contain the following information:
1. Completed and signed application form
2. Official transcripts of all college work
3. A recommended minimum cumulative Grade Point Average
(GPA) of 3.0
4. Official report of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
taken within the last 5 years with a recommended minimum
combined verbal and quantitative score of 1100. The MCAT
can serve as a substitute for the GRE for medical school
graduates only.
5. Three letters of recommendation
6. A 400 word letter of intent
7. Current resume
8. International students are required to submit a score
report for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
examination
9. A non-refundable application fee
PHD DEGREE IN EPIDEMIOLOGY
Applications for the PhD program should be submitted as
early as possible, but no later than January 31st, to receive
maximum consideration for admission. Applications are only
accepted for the fall semesters.
A completed application file consists of the following information:
1. Completed and signed application form
2. Non-refundable application fee
3. Official transcripts of all college work
4. A recommended minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0
5. Official score report of the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) taken within the last 5 years with a recommended minimum
combined verbal and quantitative score of 1100 on the GRE
General Test (at least 550 on each section).
6. Three written letters of recommendation
7. A 1000 word written personal statement
8. Current Curriculum Vitae
9. Prerequisite coursework in the following areas: one graduate
level course in epidemiology and two graduate level courses
in biostatistics
10. Highly qualified candidates for admission will be contacted
to schedule an interview with the PhD Program Director and
additional faculty members from the Department of Epidemiology
and Public Health
11. International applicants whose native language is not
English must submit results of the Test for English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL)
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MPH DEGREE
A. Completion of 27 credits of core courses
B. Completion of 12 credits of approved elective courses
C. A 6 credit capstone practicum
D. An oral presentation of the practicum experience
E. Other requirements as stated in the Graduate Bulletin
under “The Master’s Degree-General”.
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MSPH DEGREE
A. Completion of 24 credits of core courses
B. Completion of 15 credits of approved elective courses
C. An original public health research project and thesis
(6 credits)
D. An oral presentation of the public health project
E. Other requirements as stated in the Graduate Bulletin
under “The Master’s Degree-General”.
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PHD DEGREE
A. Completion of 27 credits of core courses
B. Completion of 9 credits of approved elective courses
C. Presentation and oral defense of an acceptable dissertation
(>24 credits)
D. Other requirements as stated in the Graduate Bulletin
under “Doctor of Philosophy”.
For further information, contact:
Graduate Programs Office
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
(R-669)
P. O. Box 016069
Miami, Florida 33101
Tel: (305) 243-6759
Fax: (305) 243- 6436
E-mail: gpph@med.miami.edu
Website: http://www.biomed.miami.edu/epi
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