Master’s in Epidemiology Online
Impact the Health of Populations
Our career-relevant, STEM-designated Master’s in Public Health in Epidemiology is a distance education program designed for two groups of students. The first are recent college graduates or those with a limited background in health and medicine who want a credential that will allow them to break into careers in the field of public health. The second consists of working professionals in healthcare fields interested in pursuing a specialized approach to advancing solutions in public health through disease discovery, prevention, and control. You will delve into the patterns, causes, and solutions for diseases that affect populations around the world and sharpen your ability to track outbreaks, control epidemics, and tackle chronic conditions using data and research. Graduates of this STEM-designated Master’s degree in Epidemiology online program have the opportunity to serve in high-impact areas from medical research to medical emergency management and much more.
Degree and Course Details
The Master's in Public Health Epidemiology online is a 45-credit-hour program with a flexible curriculum. Graduates of this program complete courses such as social epidemiology, disaster epidemiology, disease control, health data analysis, environmental epidemiology, spatial epidemiology, global health epidemiology, R programming, longitudinal data analysis, and much more.
For curriculum details, see here.
Dates and Deadlines
The Distance Education Master of Public Health programs admit for Fall and Spring terms only. See the application deadlines below per enrollment term.
| Entering Semester | Application Open Date | Application Deadline | Mandatory Orientation* | First Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Sept. 1, 2025 | July 1, 2026 | TBD (August 10 - 14, 2026)^ | August 24, 2026 |
| * All new graduate students must attend a mandatory SPH orientation session, which will be held online. More information will be shared via email. | ||||
| ^ Dates will be determined upon release of the official 2026–2027 academic calendar. | ||||
Admission Requirements
To be eligible to apply to the online Master's in epidemiology program, applicants must:
- have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (or higher);
- be a United States citizen or U.S. permanent resident; and
- hold a U.S. bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university prior to the start of the program.
Choose Texas A&M
Career Advancement
Our in-house Career Services Office is here to assist students in the realization of their public health career potential and goals. We offer comprehensive career and professional development tools and strategies to maximize the success of your efforts.
National Recognition
We have the largest public health student body in Texas and are 5th in size nationally. We have a superior education at an affordable cost. Through EpiAssist student volunteers provided in excess of 4,000 hours assisting Texas’ State reginal and local health departments, outbreak investigations, disasters, and emergency, community health assessments and other projects.
Applied Practical Experience (APEX)
The Office of Public Health Practice serves as a vital bridge between academic learning and real-world application. By supporting both students and community partners, the office ensures that the next generation of public health practitioners can translate their knowledge and skills into impactful work.
Aggie Network
The Association of Former Students supports Texas A&M University graduates by providing Online tools such as HireAggies, CareerShift and CareerBeam. Texas A&M also hosts several career fairs and workshops designed exclusively for Aggies!
Research Opportunities
Our researchers use interdisciplinary inquiry to answer complex problems in community and rural health, health policy and delivery, ergonomics, global and border health, informatics, environmental health, population health and aging, program evaluation, environmental toxins, research methodology and disaster preparedness and response.
World-Class Faculty
Our faculty represent some of the top minds in the field and are well-known throughout the international academic community and global industry. Just as importantly, our focus is on you, the student. Our mission is to develop computer scientists for leadership positions in industry, government, and academia.
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Whether your passion lies in shaping policy, protecting communities, or solving health crises, this program will prepare you to make a difference locally and globally
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With six available concentrations, discover how Texas A&M's MPH program can prepare you to lead, innovate, and make a difference in public health.
