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MSPH Epidemiology

Important Catalog Information for Summer 2020 Matriculants

Due to the planned consolidation during the summer of 2020, of the University of South Florida, the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, into a single university with a fully aligned and integrated curriculum and a single set of academic policies and procedures, any undergraduate or graduate student who matriculates at one of the three USF institutions on or after May 18, 2020, will adhere to the curricula, policies, and procedures described in the 2020-21 USF undergraduate or graduate catalog, respectively.


Concentration: Epidemiology (Code: PEY) 
Delivery: Traditional

The MSPH concentration in Epidemiology is an academic degree, is geared toward students who want a solid foundation in research methods and who wish to become members of a public health epidemiologic research team. Related to health promotion, disease prevention and control, students acquire knowledge and skills in study design, data management, analysis and interpretation of study results. A thesis involving primary or secondary data analysis is required.

Master's Progression Policy

Review the progression policy for the MPH, MHA and MSPH.

Program of Study

If you have questions on your program, please contact your Academic Advisor.

Current students may access their Degree Works planner from my.usf.edu or OASIS. Students may view their current progress in Archivum at usf.appiancloud.com/. (See Archivum instructions.). If you are not a current student, or want to view program requirements from a different catalog year please use these sources: 

There may be circumstances in which a student may need to change their catalog year. This must be initiated through a discussion with your academic advisor. Details regarding USF policy on changing catalog year can be found in the Student’s Major Degree Requirements section of the USF Graduate Catalog’s Academic Policies

Graduate Advising

Please refer to the full list of graduate advisors available on the MSPH Graduate Advising page. 

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