Online Epidemiology Graduate Certificate
Expand Your Epidemiology Knowledge at Benedictine University
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Complete in Less Than a Year
15 Credit Hours
$800 per Credit
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Earn Your Epidemiology Certificate Online to Advance in Public Health
Benedictine University offers the online Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology as a standalone graduate certificate and as a set of electives within the online Master of Public Health program, which is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Through this certificate, you’ll prepare to apply epidemiologic and research methods to uncover the patterns, causes and effects of disease, helping solve public health issues.
Certificate Highlights
- Learn from expert faculty with real-world experience
- Complete the courses part- or full-time
- No application fee
- No GRE or GMAT requirement
A Career-Aligned Epidemiology Curriculum
5 Courses
Flexible Format
Through research, education and policy, epidemiologists uncover trends and minimize the risk and incidence of negative health outcomes. While completing our epidemiology classes online, you’ll gain skills that cross many disciplines, from communication to the sciences. Our expert faculty will introduce you to biostatistics and epidemiology concepts, present processes used in epidemiologic investigations and help you understand interventions for controlling disease among populations. You can study part- or full-time, earning this certificate at the pace that fits your goals.
Required Epidemiology Courses
Applies statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing, and solving problems in public health, healthcare, and biomedical, clinical and population-based research.
Prerequisite: Algebra or equivalent.
This course introduces students to the basic principles of epidemiology, the study of the distribution, determinants and control of health in populations. The course will emphasize fundamental epidemiologic methods, including descriptive and analytic methods, in a variety of public health settings.
This course introduces students to public health research methods, including study design, data collection and analysis, and interpretation of findings.
Focuses on applying epidemiologic study designs and methods to design research studies and interventions to control disease among populations.
Prerequisites: PBHL 5504.
Focuses on the processes involved in epidemiologic investigations with application to sample cases.
Prerequisite: PBHL 5504.
Succeed in a Growing Career Field
The demand for trained epidemiologists is on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, epidemiologist employment is expected to increase 19% from 2023 to 2033.1 By completing our online Epidemiology Certificate program, you’ll build skills for roles with state and local health departments, federal agencies, private health care and pharmaceutical companies, international and non-governmental agencies, consulting firms and medical centers.
Get on Track for a Rewarding Career
Epidemiologist $83,980 median annual salary1
Biostatistician $108,907 average annual salary2
Value of a Certificate
Benedictine University’s online Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology enables you to build graduate-level skills in a short amount of time — without investing in a full master’s program. You’ll complete the program online, accessing the flexibility needed to succeed in class while balancing your work and life commitments.
Earn a Master’s Degree with Your Graduate Certificate
Benedictine gives you the option to seek this graduate certificate independently or alongside a full master’s degree. Moreover, you can transfer your graduate certificate credits toward our Master of Public Health and dual degrees in M.P.H./Master of Business Administration and M.P.H./M.S. in Management and Organizational Behavior at a later date.
Certificate Outcomes
- Apply epidemiologic, research and biostatistical principles and methods to address, analyze and solve problems in public health.
- Acquire skills in statistical software applications, including Excel, SPSS and SurveyMonkey.
- Study patterns of health in populations to prevent and control health problems.
- Apply fundamental research principles and methods to improve population health.
- Interpret epidemiologic and research study findings considering potential biases.
- Identify appropriate sampling strategies and data collection methods.
- Develop a survey instrument.
- Communicate findings clearly to both professional and lay audiences.
Start Your Application Today
Application Deadline August 11, 2025
Start Date August 25, 2025
We offer a simple admissions process for our online Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology. There are no application fees or testing requirements, making it easier to get started.
| Online Application Form | Apply Now |
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| Prerequisite Degree | Demonstrate proof of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university |
| Transcripts | Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities |
| Additional Requirements | Students must meet with a graduate student success advisor prior to registering for certificate courses |
Review the Tuition for Your Epidemiology Certificate
$800 Cost per Credit
15 Credit Hours
Benedictine University designed the online Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology to provide a valuable return for your career. You’ll benefit from competitive tuition, and our admissions counselors can help you capitalize on a variety of financial aid options.
Tuition & AidSources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Epidemiologists.” Retrieved April 18, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/epidemiologists.htm.
- Salary.com. “Biostatistician Salary in United States.” Retrieved April 18, 2025, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/core/biostatistician-salary.