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.
How does it work?
Eligibility and application process
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
Prospective students must complete a two-part application process.
- Part 1: Submit the SOPHAS Express application, and be sure to include:
- Transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Part 2: Submit the IU Graduate School application.
- Contact sphgrad@iu.edu with any application questions.
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.
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)