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MS in Epidemiology
Admission Requirements
Students with a prior baccalaureate or more advanced degree in an appropriate field of study, from an accredited university or college are eligible for the M.S. program in epidemiology. Previous coursework in mathematics and/or statistics and biological or health sciences (for example, biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, microbiology) is strongly recommended. Applicants who are judged to not have sufficient prior coursework or experience in these areas may be required to take additional coursework.
The following are additionally required for admission:
- One-page personal statement describing the applicant’s background and interest in epidemiology
- Two letters of recommendation
- Undergraduate GPA at least 3.0 on 4.0 scale
- If applicable, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score in at least 60th percentile
Any questions, contact Mariah Martin at mariah.martin@louisville.edu or or 502-852-.3003.
