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Fast-track to careers in public health and clinical epidemiologic research.

 

The Master of Science in Epidemiology is a one-year, full-time master’s program through Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine at our downtown Chicago campus. The program provides graduate training in epidemiologic research design and analysis for students who want to gain to necessary skills to successfully work in public health or clinical epidemiologic research.

                                                          
  • Full-time accelerated or part-time flexible options
  • Can be completed in one year
  • 15 credits
  • In-person classes held at Northwestern's Chicago campus
  • All admitted students receive a scholarship of up to $20,000

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Curriculum

Our curriculum is focused on training in three core areas including epidemiology, biostatistics and public health.
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Alumni Stories

Madison Howard

Madison's story

Madison Howard chose Northwestern’s one-year MS-Epi to gain research experience before med school, gaining vital skills before pursuing a future career in orthopedic surgery.

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Cassandra's Story

Driven by her desire to make an impact beyond the lab, Cassandra Sala, ‘25 MS, is working to understand the demographic characteristics of rare skin diseases through the Master of Science in Epidemiology program.

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Cassandra Sala
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CEPH Accredited

Our program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), an independent agency dedicated to assuring excellence in public health education. Visit the CEPH site to learn more about the accreditation process.

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