Applied Epidemiology (online) (Z152)
Graduate Certificate Program
School of Public Health
ABSTRACT
The educational objective of the proposed Post-Baccalaureate Certificate of Professional Studies in Applied Epidemiology is to train working professionals in the field of Epidemiology. This certificate provides working professionals the opportunity to learn the concepts necessary to improve their understanding of epidemiologic methods and principles and apply them in real-world practice. It covers epidemiologic study design, disease investigation and measures, identification and control of biases (information bias, selection bias, and confounding effect), effect assessment (measure of associations, interaction effort, and mediation effect), and control of epidemics.
CONTACT
Xin He, Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
2234 School of Public Health Building
4200 Valley Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.2551
Email: xinhe@umd.edu
The Certificate in Applied Epidemiology (Online) accepts applications through the TerpEngage Graduate Admissions System.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
- Response to personal experiences question(s)
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Recommendation (1)
- CV/Resume
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Subject Test Score (optional)
Note for applicants with foreign credentials:
- The UMD graduate application requires uploading unofficial transcripts issued in the original language along with a literal English translation. Visit the Graduate School website for additional information
- Evidence of English Language proficiency is required if the applicant does not hold a degree from a U.S. institution or one of the English-speaking countries listed on the Graduate School website
| Type of Applicant | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants | ||
| US Citizens and Permanent Residents | June 27, 2025 | N/A |
| International Applicants | ||
| F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants | June 27, 2025 | N/A |
RESOURCES AND LINKS:
Deadlines: https://sph.umd.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-application-process#deadlines
SPH Program Website: https://sph.umd.edu/academics/certificates/certificate-applied-epidemiology
Office of Extended Studies (OES) Program Website: https://exst.umd.edu/professionals-post-baccalaureates/professional-graduate-programs/school-public-health-graduate-programs-online/gc-applied-epidemiology
Application Process: https://sph.umd.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-application-process
Admissions FAQ: https://sph.umd.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-application-faqs