Degree Description and Learner Objectives This program is designed to prepare graduate level students for professional career opportunities in which specialized knowledge of epidemiologic methods and analytic techniques are useful. Placement possibilities include employment in local, state, or federal health agencies, academic departments within Schools of Public Health or Colleges of Health Sciences, or private […]
The MPH in Epidemiology is a degree for those students who desire to learn the fundamental concepts and methods of epidemiology. The degree provides the methodologic skills and knowledge and the practical experience oriented to the public health setting. The focus of the degree is public health data and methods and on their utilization in […]
Description The purpose of this certificate is to provide all University of Iowa graduate students a mechanism to recognize a substantial biostatistics emphasis in their course work. A number of graduate students already incorporate substantial training in biostatistics into their MS or PhD programs, and this certificate will provide formal recognition. In exceptional circumstances, an […]
The MPH in Biostatistics will transition to the MPH in Health Data Sciences beginning Fall 2026. For questions about this change, please contact cph-admissions@uiowa.edu. The MPH in Biostatistics provides the professional training that is common to all MPH Programs of Study in the College of Public Health (the Core MPH requirements) as well as substantive […]
The combined undergrad to grad program makes it possible for students to earn an undergraduate degree and an MPH in epidemiology in five years. Benefits of pursuing the combined degrees include: Admissions Students are required to have a 3.25 GPA at time of application and at 3.00 GPA at time of entry into graduate standing. […]
The Undergrad to Grad Program (U2G) provides an opportunity for University of Iowa students interested in health science to earn both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years. The Department of Epidemiology offers and MS degree and an MPH degree in Epidemiology and both are available through the U2G program. For students that are […]
Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratory Fellowship Program that prepares laboratory scientists for careers in public health.
The University of Iowa College of Public Health is recognizing four leaders whose contributions across a range of disciplines are helping to promote better health and prevent disease throughout the state of Iowa.