Program Overview
The Public Health (Epidemiology) at Temple University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, 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 medicine & health sciences. 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 Public Health (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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 24,032 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,006 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health (Epidemiology) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fundamentals of Public Health
- Biostatistics
- Political and Economic Aspects of Health
- Theoretical Foundations of Health Behavior
- Environmental Health
- Epidemiological Research Methods I
- Multivariate Biostatics
- Epidemiological Research Methods II
- Chronic Disease Epidemiology
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Mental Health Epidemiology
- Social Determinants of Health
- Obesity: From Genes to Junk Food
- Pub Hlth Data Reporting
- Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants\' files are reviewed for undergraduate coursework in Mathematics and/or Statistics, Social Science, and Writing.
Bachelor\'s Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
- A baccalaureate degree is required.
Statement of Goals:
Approximately 500 to 1,000 words address the following items:
- What are your interests in Public Health, and why are you planning to pursue an M.P.H.?
- What are your future career goals, and what have you done either academically or professionally to guide your interest in Public Health?
- What M.P.H. concentration are you applying to and why?
- Are there any exceptional circumstances related to previous academic performance that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider?
Standardized Test Scores:
- GRE: Required. While the program takes a portfolio approach to admissions, standardized tests provide important insight into quantitative and verbal abilities. Minimum scores are 500 (old test) on both the verbal and quantitative sections or, on the new test, 153 on the verbal section and 144 on the quantitative section.
- Standardized tests considered in lieu of the GRE include DAT, GMAT, MCAT, OAT, and PCAT. The LSAT, which is also considered for some M.P.H. concentrations, is not accepted when applying to the Applied Biostatistics or Epidemiology concentrations.
- TOEFL: 79 iBT or 550 PBT minimum
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,032 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,006 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,032 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,006 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Temple University 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 Temple University
Temple University
Philadelphia, United States
public research university in Philadelphia, United States
University Profile- Language English
