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Tuition USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Albany, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Epidemiology at University at Albany is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Epidemiology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: Albany, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Epidemiology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Principles and Methods of Epidemiology
  2. Principles of Public Health
  3. Principles of Statistical Inference

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants to the M.S. program in Epidemiology are expected to satisfy the following requirements for admission:
  • They must hold a bachelor\'s degree from a college or university of recognized standing;
  • They must have a concentration (major) in the biological, physical, or social sciences, computer science, mathematics or statistics;*
  • They must have a satisfactory record of academic achievement and scholarship;
  • They must provide three letters of recommendation from academic advisors or other faculty members familiar with the applicant;**
  • They must submit official scores of the Graduate Record Examination or Medical College Aptitude Test;
  • Foreign students must submit evidence of proficiency in English, and;
  • A personal interview will be conducted when feasible.
Students with concentrations in areas other than those listed in requirement 2 may be admitted on the basis of relevant work experience and coursework as a non-major in the recommended disciplines. At least one semester of college-level mathematics and biology is strongly advised. Students lacking preparation in the biological sciences will be required to take additional coursework in this area.For candidates whose academic record predates the application by five years or more, letters of recommendation may be submitted by supervisors.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University at Albany directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University at Albany

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University at Albany

Albany, United States

The State University of New York at Albany is a public research university in Albany, New York, United States. Founded in 1844, it is one of four "university centers" of the State University of...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months