Data-Driven, People-Centered
Learn to use health data to overcome disparities and improve wellbeing for all.
Join Us in Fall 2027
We have more health data than ever before – and yet, in America, the ZIP code a person is born and lives in remains the strongest predictor of health and longevity. At Georgetown University, we are training a new generation of public health leaders who will address disparities and improve health and wellbeing for all through innovation, research and practice. Our elite, boutique program is designed to give you the tools to understand and tackle health disparities across multiple health domains.
Don’t just observe the gap. Learn how to close it.
Join Us in Fall 2027!
January 15 – Early Application – apply early to waive the application fee!
May 15 – Priority Application
July 1 – Final Deadline
The Georgetown Difference
Our students take courses with world-class faculty who practice what they teach in Washington, D.C., and around the world. Beyond the classroom, you will have the opportunity to participate in research, benefit from mentorship and contribute to community outreach alongside your professors. For example, many students work with faculty at the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention, part of Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, on programs for early detection in underserved communities across our city. These experiences help build strong student-faculty relationships and provide valuable hands-on research experience.
The dynamic M.S. in Epidemiology curriculum prepares you for impactful work in epidemiology and emphasizes health equity and the role of community-based research. Our core courses cover fundamentals in epidemiology and health disparities, and provide scientifically grounded training in theory, policy and research. You can choose one of three specialized areas for your concentration and thesis or capstone focus.
A Community of Excellence
Hear from Epidemiology faculty and students about our program’s focus on training leaders to address health challenges and disparities.
Access to Success
Our program brings together individuals from many backgrounds who are dedicated to combating global health disparities and disease. As a student, you’ll become part of an esteemed tradition rooted in making the world a better place. Located in Washington, D.C., we offer many opportunities and connections to ignite change at local and international levels. Our multidisciplinary training equips you with transferable skills for various career paths in research, academia, consulting and more.
Collaborations and Opportunities
After earning her M.S. in Epidemiology, Tamara Springer (G’21) became an epidemiologist working to protect NASA astronauts’ health. She says: “Graduating from Georgetown University with my degree and work experience opened so many doors for me.”
Connect with Us
Interested in earning a master’s in epidemiology at Georgetown? Browse our website and get in touch with us to learn more.