Online MPH in Epidemiology
Epidemiology is where data, prevention and public health action come together. USC’s online MPH in Epidemiology in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics gives students the flexibility to earn a practice-focused public health degree through a 100% asynchronous online format while building advanced training in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods.
This program is built for students who want to use evidence to prevent disease, strengthen public health systems and improve population health with the added flexibility of a distance education to balance graduate study with work, family or other commitments.
What You’ll Study
You’ll build the skills to identify public health problems, analyze population health data and translate findings into practice. Students learn to evaluate public health surveillance systems, determine appropriate study designs, formulate research questions, manage and analyze data, develop research protocols and communicate scientific findings clearly.
The online program includes an integrated public health core, advanced training in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods and an opportunity to gain experience in a public health practice setting.
Curriculum
The online MPH in Epidemiology follows the on-campus MPH in Epidemiology curriculum and is a 43-credit-hour program. The curriculum includes public health core courses, epidemiology and biostatistics coursework, major courses, an elective, an Applied Practice Experience and an Integrated Learning Experience
View the full curriculum in the Graduate Academic Bulletin.
Information Sessions
Join an upcoming information session to meet faculty, learn about the online program and ask questions about admissions, curriculum, practicum experiences, online course delivery and career paths.
Information sessions for Fall 2026 will be added soon.
Admissions
Applicants apply through SOPHAS. The online MPH in Epidemiology matriculates one cohort of students every fall.
Learn about complete admission requirements.
Where our Grads Work
Graduates are prepared for roles in health departments, government, nonprofits, hospitals, education, private sector organizations, research settings and academic institutions as epidemiologists, data analysts, research associates, program coordinators and evaluators and more. Our alumni work at places like the S.C. Departments of Public Health & Environmental Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New Mexico Department of Health , Precision for Medicine, Texas Tech University, Roper St. Francis Healthcare, and others.
Tuition
Tuition and fees are subject to change and vary based on enrollment status, residency and program format. Students are encouraged to explore financial aid options, scholarships and assistantships to help support their education. Learn more from the Office of Graduate Student Services.
Frequently Asked Questions
100% asynchronous.
Yes. The online MPH in Epidemiology prepares students to apply epidemiologic methods and skills in public health practice settings.
The program requires 43 credit hours.
No. GRE scores are not required for the online MPH in Epidemiology.
Applicants apply through SOPHAS.
Yes. Students complete an Epidemiology Applied Practice Experience and an Integrated Learning Experience.
Prepare for a flexible, career-focused graduate experience that helps you use data, evidence and prevention strategies to improve health in communities.
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Contact Us
Please contact Dr. Myriam Torres, Epidemiology MPH graduate director, at 803-777-6852 or Myriam.Torres@sc.edu with questions about the online MPH in Epidemiology program.