Epidemiology and Biostatistics Student Testimonial | USC Master of Public Health Online

Alexandra Bodan is one of our grad students, studying Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Her area of interest is children’s health and obesity, particularly adolescent children, as many hormonal changes are occurring around this age. She also wants to study factors that contribute to the onset of obesity as adolescents and into early adulthood. After she earns her MPH at USC, she’d like to pursue a PhD in Epidemiology. This will enable her to run research studies while also teaching others who are interested in public health professions.

The Biostatistics and Epidemiology concentration highlights quantitative aspects of public health. Students will learn to analyze past and current health trends and use evidence-based statistical methodologies to predict future ones. These patterns and predictions will be used to brainstorm and evaluate disease prevention and treatment measures. Addressing the public’s inquiry of the effectiveness of immunizations, for example, would involve studying disease origins and following past treatment outcomes to determine the formulas needed to increase the utilization of vaccination services.

Students with a strong quantitative background and interest in health trend surveillance and assessment will appreciate the concentration-specific coursework included in the Biostatistics and Epidemiology curriculum. They will learn to analyze data and follow acute and chronic disease lifetimes. From collegiate health departments to government health agencies, students may find work as professional analysts, researchers, and epidemiologists upon satisfying the requirements of the Biostatistics and Epidemiology concentration. The National Institute of Health, for example, has an entire departmental staff that makes up its Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology Service (BCES).

To learn more, visit the MPH degree program online today.
➡️https://mphdegree.usc.edu/academics-overview/biostatistics-and-epidemiology/
Biostatistics and Epidemiology Careers

The job outlook for those holding a master’s degree in public health with a specialization in biostatistics and epidemiology is very positive. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of epidemiologists is expected to grow in state and local governments over the next 10 years. Additionally, the job market for biostatisticians is predicted to increase by 34% from 2014 to 2024. This growth rate is attributed to the continued growth of the pharmaceutical field and the emphasis on statistical analysis in decision-making for health-related organizations and health policy rulings.

Where can you work as a biostatistician or epidemiologist?

-Hospital systems
-Federal, state and local government health agencies
-Health research facilities or medical laboratories
-Pharmaceutical companies
-Universities / academic medical centers
-Insurance companies
-Nonprofits

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