MPH in Epidemiology

The MPH in Epidemiology program provides theoretical and practical training applicable to a variety of public health issues. Although epidemiology is a relatively young discipline, this collection of investigative methods has become an integral part of public health, as epidemiological findings permeate all human health fields.

Our Epidemiology program  is designed for individuals interested in a career studying the relationship of risk factors to a variety of disease outcomes (e.g., the effect of nutrients, inactivity, stress, high blood pressure, environmental exposure, obesity, or immunologic characteristics on heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, longevity, infectious diseases, reproductive outcome, etc.).

The efficacy and confirmed success of epidemiology promises an exciting future for those who meet this advancing science's challenges.

Upon completion of the MPH in Epidemiology, you will be able to:

Assist in the design and implementation of health research studies - including formulating research questions, appropriate study design, data collection, statistical analyses, interpretation, and reporting of results.

Collaborate with or serve as a research consultant to health professionals.

Be familiar with disease surveillance and response and with basic screening theory.

Critically review the health literature.

Have experience with contemporary advancements in epidemiological methods.

The Loma Linda University School of Public Health prepares its students for rewarding public health careers in an increasingly changing health care system. We offer 12 public health degree programs at the masters and doctoral levels. The School of Public Health also offers MPH and DrPH degrees online.

We create learning experiences for each generation. We translate scientific discovery into action, improve health, spread hope, and promote our neighbourhood's wholeness to yours.

We flourish under a mentality of continuous creativity and exploration of thought. We insist that to make public health successful, and we must work across disciplines. Responsible innovation requires flexibility and evaluation. It ensures growth and determines the impact of new ideas. We are willing to take calculated risks and continue moving our best ideas forward. At every level of our operation, we are looking to improve how our students register for classes to define new study areas. Indeed, our innovation is one way we remain relevant.