Learn to analyze public health data and help guide disease prevention efforts at hospitals, health departments, research organizations, and public agencies.
Earn the skills to analyze, track, and respond to public health challenges with our fully online 18-credit Epidemiology Certificate. This program prepares you to support and lead epidemiological efforts in hospitals, public health departments, research institutions, and government agencies. Designed for current and aspiring public health professionals, this certificate can help you advance your career and qualify for roles that involve disease surveillance, data analysis, and population health strategy.
Our coursework focuses on the core competencies needed in epidemiology and public health practice:
- Epidemiologic research methods and study design
- Data analysis and interpretation for population health
- Disease surveillance and outbreak investigation
- Public health communication and reporting
- Ethical and professional standards in public health practice
What Do Epidemiology Professionals Do?
Epidemiology professionals study patterns of disease and health outcomes in populations. They collect and analyze health data, design research studies, and investigate outbreaks to determine causes and risk factors.
In many roles, epidemiologists collaborate with healthcare providers, government officials, and community organizations to develop strategies that prevent illness and improve population health. They also translate complex data into actionable insights that guide health policies, programs, and interventions.
By combining scientific research with public health practice, epidemiology professionals play a critical role in protecting communities and improving health outcomes at the local, national, and global level.
Where Do Epidemiology Professionals Work?
Professionals with epidemiology training work in many public health and healthcare settings, including:
- Federal agencies such as the CDC and NIH
- State and local health departments
- Hospitals and healthcare systems
- Universities and research institutions
- Nonprofit and global health organizations
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
Epidemiology Salary and Career
Careers in epidemiology and public health research continue to grow as governments and healthcare organizations prioritize disease prevention and population health monitoring (BLS). Professionals with training in epidemiology are needed to analyze health data, investigate disease outbreaks, and guide public health responses. In New York the median salary for an epidemiologist is over $110k a year (ZipRecruiter) with the highest salaries in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
How to Apply
If you're a new student, not enrolled in the M.P.H. Program at NYMC, please visit the Admissions page to learn more about the application process and to apply.
If you're currently enrolled at NYMC, please visit the registrar's office on the portal and complete the form.
What You’ll Learn
The Advanced Certificate in Epidemiology strengthens your analytical and research skills while giving you practical tools to understand how diseases affect populations. Through coursework and applied learning, you will gain the ability to identify health trends, interpret epidemiological data, and contribute to evidence-based public health decision-making.
You will learn how to design and evaluate epidemiological studies, analyze health data, and interpret findings that inform public health programs and policies. Coursework also explores how social, environmental, and behavioral factors influence disease patterns and population health outcomes.
Throughout the program, you’ll develop the skills to communicate complex data clearly to healthcare leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders. Graduates are prepared to contribute to disease prevention strategies, public health planning, and research initiatives across a variety of organizations.
18-Credit Epidemiology Certificate Curriculum
BISM 5001: Introduction to Biostatistics
Foundational statistical methods used in clinical and public health research. Basic probability, samples and population, interval estimation, and more. How to present data in professional publications.
EPIM 5002: Introduction to Epidemiology
Introduces principles and practices of epidemiology, along with a population-based understanding of health and disease. Basic measurements and methods used in studying health in populations.
EPIM 6012: Advanced Epidemiology I
Building off of Intro to Epidemiology, expands on concepts of epidemiologic reasoning, and the design and interpretation of research. Topics include reliability and validity, confounding and effect modification, and more.
BISM 6031: Intermediate Biostatistics I
First part of a two-semester sequence. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, nonparametric methods.
BISM 6092: Intro to SAS Programming for Data Management and Analysis
Application of basic SAS programming for data management and analysis. Exposes students to a range of computing techniques used for health science data, foundational for later courses.
