Susan Steck receives research award
The Office of the Vice President for Research selected Steck as a recipient of their inaugural Distinguished Research Service Award.
Public Health was defined by C-E.A. Winslow as the science and the art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting physical health and efficiency through organized community efforts with the goal of enabling every citizen to realize his/her birthright of health and longevity.
The disciplines of epidemiology and biostatistics are essential to achieving the goals of public health, and combining these two disciplines in a single department creates synergies for both training and research. Epidemiologists study the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations. Biostatisticians develop and apply statistical theory, methods and techniques to public health research data and the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health programs. Given the strong overlap, epidemiologists and biostatisticians often collaborate to work toward the shared goal of generating and analyzing data to advance the public’s health.
Within the department, the degree programs are administered under two separate streams, the Division of Epidemiology and Division of Biostatistics.
Find out more about the department and what we offer in our welcome from the Chair.
Degrees Offered
We offer eight advanced degrees in epidemiology and biostatistics. Each graduate degree has specific application deadlines and requirements.
Biostatistics
- Master of Public Health in Biostatistics (MPH) - Currently not accepting applications.
- Master of Science in Public Health in Biostatistics (MSPH)
- Ph.D. in Biostatistics
- Doctor of Public Health in Biostatistics (DrPH) - Currently not accepting applications
Epidemiology
- Master of Public Health in Epidemiology (MPH)
- Master of Science in Public Health in Epidemiology (MSPH)
- Ph.D. in Epidemiology
- Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Environmental Health Sciences (dual degree)
Epidemiology and Biostatistics News
Arnold School represents at APHA annual meeting
Numerous Arnold School members attended the American Public Health Association's 2017 Annual Meeting, presenting and participating in a variety of important public health issues.
Study explores link between prenatal weight gain and offspring outcomes
Recent Arnold School graduates Junxiu Liu (epidemiology, Ph.D.) and Xinling Xu (biostatistics, Ph.D.) have published a paper on the relationship between prenatal weight gain and offspring’s weight outcomes at late infancy and six years of age.
Emerging Scholar in Childhood Obesity graduate awards
Alicia Dahl and Carlene Mayfield have received the 2017 Emerging Scholar in Childhood Obesity graduate research awards. Now in its second year, these awards identify and support future leaders in the area of childhood obesity research through the generosity of Norman and Gerry Sue Arnold.
Researcher dicusses link between alcohol and cancer
Anthony Alberg, professor and chair of the epidemiology and biostatistics department, has authored Alcohol and Cancer: A Statement of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.