Master of Public Health - Epidemiology in Reno United States | University of Nevada, Reno

The School of Community Health Sciences provides a graduate program culminating in a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. Students can specialize in Epidemiology, Health Administration and Policy, Public Health Practice, or Social and Behavioral Health. The school additionally offers combined MD/MPH and accelerated BS/MPH degree options.
The MPH program aims to equip students with the skills needed to become competent public health practitioners. These professionals serve diverse organizations, advancing population health through cutting-edge research, policy development, and educational initiatives that utilize cross-disciplinary approaches. Through hands-on practicum opportunities, the school extends its expertise to local, national, and global communities.
Admission to the MPH program is selective, requiring applicants to hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. While no particular undergraduate major is mandated, students without prior public health education must complete an introductory public health course (0 credits) prior to program completion.
The epidemiology MPH concentration holds STEM designation, preparing students with essential techniques for studying and preventing diseases across populations. Beyond core public health concepts, the curriculum focuses on both fundamental and advanced epidemiological and biostatistical methods applied to contemporary health challenges. Program graduates are prepared for epidemiological roles in various settings including public health agencies, academic institutions, private industry, and research organizations.