MS in Epidemiology

University of Iowa (United States) · University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 52242

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The University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest and the second-largest university in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and seven professional degrees.

On an urban 1,880-acre campus on the banks of the Iowa River, the University of Iowa is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is best known for its programs in health care, law, and the fine arts, with programs ranking among the top 25 nationally in those areas. The university was the original developer of the Master of Fine Arts degree and it operates the Iowa Writers' Workshop which has produced 17 of the university's 46 Pulitzer Prize winners. Iowa is a member of the Association of American Universities, the Universities Research Association, and the Big Ten Academic Alliance.

The University of Iowa's 33,000 students take part in nearly 500 student organizations. Iowa's 22 varsity athletic teams, the Iowa Hawkeyes, compete in Division I of the NCAA and are members of the Big Ten Conference. The University of Iowa alumni network exceeds 250,000 graduates.

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Institute

College of Public Health

Degree

MS

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Epidemiology

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 24400

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 13800

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 32800

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

Undergrad GPA

3

TOEFL

100

IELTS

7

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Apr, 2026

(May-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

01 Jun, 2026

(August-2026)

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  • Degree Certificate

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  • Degree Transcript

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    Provide official transcripts showing all previous undergraduate and graduate work with grades and degrees. International transcripts should be evaluated by World Education Service (WES) and submitted to SOPHAS. They do not need to be sent separately to the University of Iowa unless requested.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

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    Provide three letters of recommendation.

  • Personal Statement

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    Write a personal statement. Please address the following questions in a two- to three-page essay. Provide equal time to each question, and in your answers use as much detail as possible, and use specific examples: What previous experiences have influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree degree in epidemiology? Describe the experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational, research, or other opportunities or challenges that have most influenced your interest in this degree program and how they connect to what you hope to discover in this program. You may also comment on how your experiences reflect your ability to persevere and be successful. For educational, research, laboratory, or practical experiences, be sure to describe specific methods or skills, including statistical and software skills that you have learned that may apply to your new research topic

  • Resume

    Common Document

    Provide your resume, describing educational and employment history.

  • Test Score Report

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    TOEFL/IELTS

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