Master of Public Health - Epidemiology

With a rich tradition in graduate training and mentoring, the Master of Public Health - Epidemiology (MPH) program faculty at MUSC provides state-of-the-art interdisciplinary training in epidemiology leading to an MPH degree. The program is designed so that full-time students can earn a degree in four semesters.

Curriculum

Each MPH degree requires the completion of a total of 45-47 credit hours including coursework in the core concentration, along with an internship and a capstone project. The degree can be completed in 4 semesters.

For those students admitted with Advanced Standing from Clemson University, the MPH degree requires the completion of a total of 33-35 credit hours, including coursework in the core concentration, along with an internship and a capstone project.

Internship

Complete 180 hours of field placement in a comprehensive public health setting in the chosen concentration with a local or regional sites. Internship sites include hospitals, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and pharmaceutical companies.

Capstone Project

A professional paper or report which is the culmination of the internship experience.