Buffalo,
NY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Health in Epidemiology in Buffalo United States | University at Buffalo, SUNY
University at Buffalo, SUNY
|
Buffalo United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,990
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The epidemiology specialization within the Public Health MPH curriculum equips students to examine the occurrence, patterns, and causes of illnesses and injuries across populations. Learners acquire core public health understanding and skills, along with training in epidemiological analysis, statistical techniques, research methodologies, and survey approaches to identify disease and injury factors spanning biological, behavioral, social, and organizational dimensions. Instruction is provided by distinguished faculty from New York's leading research university, renowned for scholarly rigor and creating meaningful global change.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students are evaluated based on all materials submitted and will be considered in the context of all of their accomplishments.
GRE scores are not required and will not be considered.
- A bachelor’s degree
- A GPA of 3.0 or above
- Personal Statement
- Please ensure your statement is unique to the University at Buffalo and the name of the MPH concentration to which you are applying
- The statement should be a narrative that describes your:
- Education and experience
- Interest in public health
- Interest in the specific MPH concentration area
- Interest in the University at Buffalo
- Career goals
- Applicants are also encouraged to: 
- Discuss their interest in health equity and/or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the field of public health
- Describe how their training will contribute to health equity/ DEI in public health.
- Contact information for three references
- Some programs require contact information for two references. Please refer to your specific application for the number needed.
- Applicants are encouraged to select references who served as faculty or instructors of courses previously taken, or faculty who advised or worked directly with the student previously. For applicants without recent college experience, professional references are allowable.
- References will be asked to provide a letter of recommendation for the applicant.
- The following are highly recommended:
- One general biology course
- One health-related science course (e.g., nutrition, anatomy, microbiology or physiology)
- Two courses in behavioral sciences, including a course in sociology or social psychology, and a course in subjects such as sociology, anthropology, psychology, political science or economics
- Statistics or other quantitative coursework. Appliciants should have a B or higher in related coursework.
- Supplemental materials
- Domestic applicants with degrees earned outside the United States are encouraged to submit a WES evaluation with their application. Applicants may be asked to provide a WES evaluation if the admissions team is unable to evaluate academic credentials based upon official transcripts submitted. 
Tuition
USD
24,990