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The School of Public Health and Information Sciences offers programs designed to meet the evolving needs and challenges of public health. Our MS in Biostatistics program is designed to help students gain the knowledge and tools needed to be an effective health statistician. Our online MS in Epidemiology is designed as a terminal degree to prepare students for an epidemiology career and/or for their PhD in Public Health Sciences with a specialization in epidemiology. We also offer an MS in Health Administration program, which prepares students to take their healthcare leadership career to the next level.
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Application deadlines vary by program, but our commitment does not. Inquire today to speak to an enrollment counselor, find your best-fit online public heath program, review admissions requirements and start your application.
General UofL Application Deadlines:
| Fall Term Start | Spring Term Start | Summer Term Start |
|---|---|---|
| August 1 | January 1 | April 1 |
Note: We admit students on a rolling basis. We review applications as they become complete, and admit students for a specific term up to the day classes start. We recommend you work on and submit your complete application well in advance of the deadline, as obtaining transcripts and other materials may take more time.
Benefits of UofL Online Programs
- Flexible coursework that can be completed on your schedule
- Curriculum that reflects the university’s strong commitment to applied research
- Faculty with distinguished academic credentials and industry experience
- Tuition that is competitive and comparable with other similar institutions, with financial aid and tuition assistance available for qualified applicants
- Opportunities to interact with and learn from the experiences of your peers and other professionals around the world
If you want more opportunity, more flexibility and more momentum in your career, you are in the right place.
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Perfect for anyone with a bachelor’s degree and the dream of becoming a data scientist, the online Master’s in Biostatistics focuses on the theory and practice of using cutting-edge data analysis tools to collect, manage and evaluate biostatistical data, as well as evaluate emerging statistical methods.
- The only fully online program in the region and one of few comprehensive biostatistics programs in the nation (no campus attendance required)
- 33 credit hours program with state-of-the-art training in research design
- Suitable for those planning to further pursue a Ph.D.
- Available to a diverse population of applicants from all backgrounds and industries
- 100% employment rate for alumni
- Gain the math skills you need to succeed in the program through UofL’s Math Tools courses (available during Summer Term)
- Open to international students
UofL’s 100% online Master of Science in Epidemiology (MS EPI) is designed as a terminal degree to prepare students for an epidemiology career and/or for their PhD in Public Health Sciences with a specialization in epidemiology. Through a combination of coursework in epidemiologic theory, study design and skill-based practical methods, research, biostatistics and software programming in SAS and R, students learn how to analyze epidemiologic data and interpret findings, which is crucial for understanding and controlling diseases.
- Learn to design epidemiologic studies and apply methods for data collection, management and analysis for epidemiological research
- Evaluate and explain the evolving paradigms of epidemiological theory and study design and their impact on public health and medical sciences
- Formulate epidemiological research questions and testable hypotheses
- Integrate cross-disciplinary knowledge from molecular to population levels to make appropriate causal inferences
- Gain experience from courses taught 100% online by leaders in the epidemiology field
- Skip the GRE— not required for admission into the master’s program
The Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) is specialized for working professionals with 5+ years leadership experience in the field. The MSHA degree is designed to help you take the lead in the continuously evolving healthcare industry.
- Gain applicable and transferable healthcare knowledge and methodology through every course
- Experience a curriculum specialized for experienced students, which focuses on skill-based assessments
- Complete your degree in 1-4+ years, depending on your course load each semester.
- Take advantage of the convenience on 100% online classes
- Access courses and library resources anytime, anywhere
The School of Public Health and Information Sciences offers several public health certificate programs. Those programs include:
- Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics
- Graduate Certificate in Population Health Management
- Graduate Certificate in Public Health Training
- Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Financial Management
- Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management
- Access courses and library resources anytime, anywhere
- Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Project Management
You can learn more about these certificates at the School of Public Health and Information Sciences website.
Prepare to advance the future of the healthcare industry with a 100% online program from the School of Public Health and Information Sciences at the University of Louisville.
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