Yale University

Overview

The MSc in Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases at Yale University equips students with advanced skills necessary for outbreak investigation, infectious disease modeling, and quantitative analysis. This program emphasizes the interpretation of surveillance and clinical data to inform evidence-based public health decisions.

What you'll study

Programme Structure: This full-time course spans nine months and includes core coursework along with a capstone project.

Credit Requirement: A total of 10 credits is required, encompassing core units and a final capstone project.

Core learning areas (coursework examples)

• Principles of Infectious Disease
• Seminar in Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases
• Quantitative Methods for Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Advanced Regression Models
• Applied Survival Analysis
• Transmission Dynamic Models
• Analysis and Interpretation of Public Health Surveillance Data
• Health Care Epidemiology
• Implementation Science

Capstone

Students will complete a capstone project that applies epidemiological and statistical methods to address a specific infectious disease question, showcasing their ability to analyze evidence and effectively communicate findings relevant to public health or research.

Entry requirements

While specific GRE/GMAT or GPA cut-offs are not outlined for this program, applicants are expected to possess a strong foundation in quantitative or life science subjects pertinent to epidemiology and infectious disease research.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MSc in Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases will be well-prepared for various roles in public health, research institutions, and governmental agencies. Their training equips them to effectively address and manage infectious disease outbreaks and contribute to the advancement of public health initiatives globally.