About the Program
The M.S. in Epidemiology provides integrated training in the computational, quantitative and biomedical sciences, helping students to enhance their expertise and prepare for other professional degrees.
Students gain experience and skills to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams designing studies, creating intervention and establishing prevention programs. With a commitment to social justice and community engagement, the Epidemiology program places emphasis on addressing health disparities to better understand the factors that contribute to disease and illness.
This program is eligible to complete as a dual degree: M.D./M.S.
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Program Contact: T. Chan – epidemiology@georgetown.edu
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Degrees Offered
- M.S.
Accelerated program (Georgetown students only)
- B.S./M.S.
Admissions Requirements
For general graduate admissions requirements, visit the Office of Graduate Admission’s Application Information page. Review the program’s website for additional information on program application requirements.
- Application Form
- Non-Refundable Application Fee
- Statement of Purpose
- Statement on Diversity, Personal Background & Contributions (optional)
- Transcripts: Applicants are required to upload to the application system copies of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Visit the Office of Graduate Admission’s Application Information page for additional details and FAQs.
- Resume/CV
- Official Recommendations (2)
- TOEFL/IELTS (if applicable)
- TOEFL = 80 (minimum)
- IELTS = 7.0 (minimum)
Application Deadlines
Fall
- January 15 (priority)
- April 1 (final)
Degree Requirements
Successful completion of 34 credit hours of coursework and either a Capstone Project or a Master’s Thesis (with defense) in one of three areas of concentration: Cancer Epidemiology (CE), Infectious Disease Epidemiology (IDE) or Social and Behavioral Epidemiology (SBE).
Participation in the program’s Professional Development Seminar, a monthly seminar series focused on hot topics in epidemiology and research ethics, is also required. Full- and part-time options available for domestic students only.