Master of Public Health – Epidemiology
Prevent the Spread of Disease and Save Lives with a Master of Public Health Degree in Epidemiology!
Diseases are constantly developing and evolving. Take your foundational knowledge in public health and pair it with your fascination with diseases so that you can investigate the issue of disease origin, risk, and prevention. We can help equip you with the master’s degree you need to become a professional in this growing field.
Liberty’s Master of Public Health (MPH) – Epidemiology degree can turn your interest and current skill set into a rewarding career. Discover how to investigate the cause of illness and disease, and which population is most at risk. The emphasis in our program is on finding the frequency, pattern, cause, and risk factors associated with a particular outbreak or event.
Additionally, you can examine infectious and non-infectious diseases, injuries, environmental exposures, natural disasters, and even acts of terrorism! Whether you want to work for a state or local health department, hospital, or private research facility, we have the classes you need to prepare for your future position. Explore how to control health problems from local levels to global so you can make a bigger impact.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
CEPH Accredited
Highlights
Highlights of Our MPH – Epidemiology Degree
Study in a CEPH-Accredited Program
You’ll be studying in a program accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), which reflects the highest standards in public health education.
This accreditation can help you stand out to future employers and increase your eligibility for competitive public health roles.
Connect with a Community That Shares Your Passion
When you join the LU Public Health Student Association, you’ll gain access to professional development opportunities and career resources.
This student-led group gives you the chance to build relationships, serve your community, and grow as a future health leader.
Prepare for Public Health Certification
Your degree can help you work toward respected certifications like the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
Earning a certification can demonstrate your commitment to the field and enhance your qualifications for various public health careers.
Gain Practical Experience in Advanced Labs
You’ll have the opportunity to explore more than 20 teaching and research laboratories throughout your time in the program.
These hands-on spaces allow you to apply what you study in class to real-world experiments and projects.
Conduct Research That Matters
You can get involved in research projects that address real-world health concerns—from studying the impact of BMI on heart rate to improving water access in Rwanda.
Whether your interests are global or local, you’ll have meaningful opportunities to contribute to public health solutions.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Public Health and Epidemiology Master’s Degree?
Liberty University’s Master of Public Health with a specialization in Epidemiology can help prepare you for the following occupations:
- Chronic disease epidemiologist
- Clinical drug trial researcher
- Food-borne outbreak investigator
- Hospital epidemiologist
- Infection control epidemiologist
- Research epidemiologist
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Master of Public Health in Epidemiology Degree?
Study diseases and their prevention through our public health degree with a specialization in epidemiology. The core courses in this degree focus on foundational concepts like biostatistics, defining epidemiology, environmental health, research methods in the field, and public health administration.
Our epidemiology courses explore chronic disease prevention and management. Discover how to prevent and control infectious diseases, from small to global-scale outbreaks. As you develop your understanding of how diseases are transmitted, you can also study how to prevent food-borne illnesses. Overall, this program can help you develop strong research methods, awareness, and critical thinking skills that can greatly help you in your career.
Featured Public Health – Epidemiology Courses
HLTH 552 – Chronic Disease Epidemiology
HLTH 625 – Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
HLTH 642 – Food-borne Illness Prevention
HLTH 650 – Field Epidemiology
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Health Sciences
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Public Health – Epidemiology Master’s Degree?
Engage in Hands-On Experiences
Your classes will be led by experienced faculty and centered on real-world application, including extensive fieldwork and a 120-hour practicum. You’ll receive personal attention throughout your program while developing professionalism, competency, and a well-rounded perspective through courses in a variety of health-related disciplines.
Accredited MPH Program
At Liberty University, you’ll be part of one of the largest CEPH-accredited MPH programs in the U.S. Our accreditation through the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) means your degree meets rigorous professional standards – and can help qualify you for roles in local, state, and federal public health agencies, including the military.
Prepare for a Purpose-Driven Career in Epidemiology
Get more out of your master’s degree with Liberty! Our Master of Public Health (MPH), with a focus on epidemiology, is designed to help you become an expert in studying and addressing public health challenges. Whether you’re aiming to advance in your career or make a global impact, this program can help you align your professional goals with your passion for service and the Christian faith.
Access Tools, Technology, and Research That Make a Difference
You’ll benefit from access to advanced resources like departmental tablets with analytic software, classrooms equipped with video capture technology, and a library of research tools. Dive into meaningful research – whether analyzing local health trends in Lynchburg or participating in global initiatives with Hope of Life in Guatemala or the Mixteco community in Richmond. With Liberty’s support, you’re stepping into a future where your impact can reach across communities and around the world.
Admissions
How Do You Become an MPH – Epidemiology Student?
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 GPA for admission in good standing
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
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