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AMP-Public Health: Epidemiology

 Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMP IU) allow qualified IU students to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just 5 years. AMP IU is a great option for students who want to:

  • Stand out in the job market
  • Save time and money
  • Diversify or enhance their educational background

 

Description of Program

The Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in Public Health: Epidemiology at the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) enables motivated students to enhance their bachelor’s degree by earning an M.P.H. in Epidemiology in just one year.

To be eligible for the AMP in Epidemiology, you must:

  • Be a third-year (junior status) IU Bloomington student
  • Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Be on track to complete one of the following degrees:
    • B.A. or B.S. Anthropology   
    • B.A. or B.S. Biology
    • B.A. or B.S. Chemistry
    • B.A. or B.S. Human Biology

Key program benefits include:

  • Pursue your bachelor’s and master’s degrees consecutively, maintaining academic momentum and staying fully immersed in your studies without interruption.
  • Enjoy a smooth transition from undergraduate to graduate level coursework, simplifying your academic journey.
  • Complete both degrees in a shorter timeframe, setting you apart from graduates with only a bachelor’s degree and giving you a competitive advantage in the job market.

Degree Requirements

 

  • Fulfill all of the following requirements
  • Minimum grade of C
  • Must maintain Program GPA of at least 3.000
  • Credits may not double count with other programs unless specified otherwise
  • With BL-Anthropology BA and BL-Chemistry BA and BL-Biology BA and BL-Human Biology BA, double counting rules apply as follows:
    • Up to 12 credits may double count with other programs unless specified otherwise
      • Credits of courses that match the following : 12 credits
        SPH-E 651
         
        SPH-X 601
         
        SPH-X 660
         
        SPH-X 685

Special Opportunities

 Graduates with epidemiology degrees are likely to get hired soon after graduation. Emergent infectious diseases and the need to improve health of an aging nation require an understanding of the epidemiology of both infectious and chronic diseases. Moreover, as the emphasis of obesity reduction and other lifestyle related health issues continues to increase, there are special opportunities for epidemiologists who are familiar with health maintenance and wellness strategies. The relationships that epidemiologists identify among healthy lifestyles and positive outcomes will shape the wellness programs of the future. Epidemiology is a field that often has international opportunities, even for recent graduates.

Careers

 Epidemiologists are everywhere and hold a variety of job titles. Many have learned the discipline on the job so candidates with formal training will have a competitive edge in the marketplace. The following is a non-exhaustive list of possible job settings:

  • State, county and city health agencies
  • Environmental consulting companies
  • Private corporations
  • Federal government
  • International organizations
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Academia (colleges and universities)

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