Online Master of Science in Epidemiology
Study Your Passion in Public Health
Learn to Investigate the Causes of Health and Disease
To keep individuals and communities healthy, society needs experts who are ready to solve complex medical and public health questions. »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ Online’s Master of Science (MS) in Epidemiology prepares you to develop and answer these questions through customizable coursework and a research-based capstone on a topic of your choice.
Designed for recent graduates and current professionals across academic and health care settings, you can hone your research abilities and applied epidemiology knowledge, leading to roles in academic research, federal government and public health agencies — without putting your life on hold.
Are you ready to uncover the patterns that shape public health? Get started at AU Online.
Next application deadline: July 15
What Is an MS in Epidemiology?
An epidemiology master’s program teaches you to identify and understand the drivers of public health through the lens of data and analysis.
What Will I Learn?
The online MS in Epidemiology curriculum includes courses spanning infectious and chronic diseases, biostatistics, health informatics, data analysis and public policy analysis, preparing you with the knowledge to conduct and apply meaningful research in an area of public health that matters to you most.
What Can You Do with an MS in Epidemiology?
As health care technology advances, scientists are discovering new and emerging diseases that we need epidemiologic research to understand.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects the demand for epidemiologists to increase by 16 percent between 2024 and 2034 — much faster than the average for all occupations in the U.S. The median annual salary for epidemiologists was $83,980 as of May 2024, according to the BLS.
Explore potential earnings in top-employing industries for epidemiology roles.*
Scientific Research and Development Services
Median Annual Salary: $130,390
Hospitals: State, Local, and Private
Median Annual Salary: $99,690
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (State Level)
Median Annual Salary: $80,640
State Government (Excluding Education and Hospitals)
Median Annual Salary: $79,640
Local Government (Excluding Education and Hospitals)
Median Annual Salary: $76,180
*Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Curriculum & Courses
The online MS in Epidemiology is a 36-credit hour degree program that trains students who would like to increase their applied epidemiology knowledge, build research methodology and develop analytical skill sets.
Degree Requirements
Core Courses (24 Credit Hours)
EPID 7130 - Introduction to Epidemiology (3 Credit Hours)
EPID 7370 - Intermediate Epidemiology (3 Credit Hours)
EPID 7390 - Infectious Disease Epidemiology: Theory and Methods (3 Credit Hours)
MPHC 8011 - Ethical Conduct in Research (1 Credit Hour)
STAT 7010 - Biostatistics I (3 Credit Hours)
STAT 7020 - Biostatistics II (3 Credit Hours)
STAT 7260 - Design Analysis and Observational Studies (3 Credit Hours)
EPID 7040 - Epidemiology Capstone Project (5 Credit Hours)
Elective Courses (Choose 4 for 12 credit hours)
EPID 7380 - Chronic Disease Epidemiology (3 Credit Hours)
DATS 7510 - Programming for Data Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
MPHI 8001 - Public Health Informatics (3 Credit Hours)
PADM 6020 - Geographic Information Systems for Public Management (3 Credit Hours)
PADM 6650 - Public Policy Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
STAT 7350 - Epidemic Investigation (3 Credit Hours)
Tuition and Financial Aid
$405 per credit hour for in-state students*
36 credits
Financial Aid available
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*The cost per credit in the 2026-27 academic year for in-state tuition is $405, while out-of-state tuition is $1,193 per credit and out-of-country tuition is $1,228 per credit. Waivers may be available for students who do not meet the qualifications for a Georgia-resident status. Visit the Tuition Classification & Waiver Information page to see if you are eligible for in-state tuition and fees.
What Sets Our Online MS in Epidemiology Apart
Study Your Passion
Students can customize their learning experience with a range of electives and conduct interdisciplinary research under guidance from faculty in other departments.
Student-Led Capstone
The program culminates in an applied, research-based capstone project on a public health subject of the student’s choosing with support from an interdepartmental capstone committee.
Flexible and Accessible
Our 100% online, fully asynchronous program allows students from different backgrounds to conduct public health research wherever they are, without disrupting their careers.
Personalized Mentorship
Upon acceptance into the MS in Epidemiology program, students are paired with a faculty advisor who remains with them throughout the program.
The Augusta Connection
Students can engage with a strong network of faculty, peers and partnerships — and access resources from the only public academic medical center in Georgia.The next class start date is approaching. Don't wait to apply!
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Online MS in Epidemiology »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ Requirements
To be considered for admission to the online MS in Epidemiology program, the following materials must be submitted with your application:
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- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended showing that you’ve earned a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the baccalaureate level is required, calculated across all graduate coursework.
- Three formal letters of recommendation.
- Optional submission of official GRE exam score.
- Proof of Lawful Presence: In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.1.6, all applicants
for admission to »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ are required to provide validation of lawful presence
in the United States.
- Acceptance to »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ is conditional until lawful presence is verified.
- ALL applicants who are U.S. citizens must submit documentation that verifies their lawful presence in the United States at the time of application to admissions@augusta.edu.
- Please review the verification process for international transcripts and the English proficiency requirement.
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