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Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Welcome to the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Hudson College of Public Health! We're dedicated to applied public health practice and innovative research, from investigating infectious diseases and cancer to exploring statistical genetics and genetic epidemiology. Our collaborative approach drives evidence-based solutions that promote positive health outcomes for all communities.  

Connect with your peers through the department’s student associations - Biostatistics and Epidemiology Student Association (BSESA) and the Epidemiologic Research Student Association (ERSA), where you’ll find a supportive community of like-minded students passionate about biostatistics and epidemiology. Together, we’ll shape the future of public health research and practice.

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2 Years

Average time to complete a masters degree

Conduct Your Own Research

Students engage in cutting-edge research through our collaborative centers. They gain practical experience in research design, data analysis, and community health improvement, enriching their public health education. 

  • Research Design and Analysis Center: conducts cutting-edge research, providing expert support from research design to data analysis, collaborating with OUHSC investigators and community partners to drive impactful discoveries in public health. 
  • Center for American Indian Health Research: conducts groundbreaking research in collaboration with American Indian communities, focusing on improving health outcomes through epidemiological, clinical, and environmental studies, with a special emphasis on heart, lung, and blood vessel diseases, diabetes, and liver disease, while also promoting health and disease prevention.
  • Sooner Survey Center: provides comprehensive support for data collection, analysis, and evaluation, providing expert services to universities, hospitals, government agencies, and non-profit organizations in Oklahoma. Additionally, the Center actively hires public health students, enriching their experience with practical, hands-on training in survey research and analysis.
  • Intestinal Malrotation Research Alliance: conducts patient-engaged research to improve healthcare for individuals with intestinal malrotation, which is a rare congenital anomaly.  Advised by a team of patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers, the Alliance aims to better understand the epidemiology and natural history of malrotation to increase survival, optimize healthcare delivery, and improve quality of life for individuals and families affected by intestinal malrotation.

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Learn From Expert Faculty

Our department, established in 1968 as the first of its kind, combines the expertise of biostatisticians and epidemiologists to address pressing public health and biomedical challenges. Our dedicated faculty lead innovative research, partnering with regional, state, tribal, and national entities to drive discoveries that enhance public health outcomes. 

Hands-On Academic Programs

Explore our programs that will educate and empower you for impactful careers in public health practice, research, industry, government, and academia. 

Biostatistics

Students learn to apply cutting-edge statistical techniques to unravel health mysteries, from designing clinical trials and experiments to analyzing data that shapes evidence-based decisions in public health. Collaborate on impactful research, master statistical literacy, and become a driving force in advancing science and healthcare for generations to come. 

BS/MS in Biostatistics

Prepares graduates for a dynamic career at the intersection of mathematics and biostatistics, leveraging advanced statistical techniques to solve complex health challenges, drive evidence-based research, and contribute to the advancement of public health and scientific inquiry. 

Coupled with an accelerated dual degree in mathematics.

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MPH in Biostatistics

Prepares graduates to unlock the power of statistical techniques in health research, collaborate on groundbreaking studies, and shape the future of public health through evidence-based design and analysis. 

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MS in Biostatistics

Prepares graduates to innovate statistical methods for analyzing health data, collaborate on impactful research, and educate future researchers, driving evidence-based solutions and advancing science in public health.

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PhD in Biostatistics

Prepares graduates to lead cutting-edge research in biostatistics, developing novel statistical methodologies, collaborating on impactful studies to address critical health challenges, and educating the next generation of public health researchers for advancing evidence-based solutions and shaping the future of healthcare. 

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Epidemiology

Students learn to unravel the secrets of disease distribution and causative factors, paving the way to control and prevent diseases for healthier communities. Through hands-on experience and collaborative research, you'll apply quantitative analysis and data science to drive impactful, evidence-based solutions in public health, making a lasting difference in the health of populations.

MPH in Epidemiology

Prepares graduates to study disease distribution, investigate causes, and advance knowledge to control and prevent diseases for better health. 

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MS in Epidemiology

Prepares graduates to dive deep into study design, employing novel methodologies to advance science, interpret findings, and ensure quality research, empowering them to excel in data-driven public health careers. 

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PhD in Epidemiology

Delve into cutting-edge research, collaborate on solving critical health issues, and train as a quantitative researcher to advance science and public health for generations to come. 

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Whatever your aspirations are as a public health professional, obtaining a degree at Hudson College of Public Health will make sure you are prepared and rigorously trained. You will have access to dedicated faculty who are demonstrated leaders in the profession as well as access to resources and training opportunities to enrich your educational experience.

- Candace Robledo, PhD, MPH

 

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Welcome to the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology!

If you have questions about our programs or want to explore opportunities in epidemiology and biostatistics, feel free to reach out to me. I'm here to support your journey towards becoming a leader in public health research and data analysis.

Mulugeta Gebregziabher, Ph.D.
Endowed Chair and Professor, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology

mulugeta-gebregziabher@ou.edu
801 NE 13th St. Room 309 | Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 271-2229, ext 13702

The Latest Discoveries by Students and Faculty

 Explore the cutting-edge discoveries and innovations made by our students and faculty in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, shaping the forefront of public health knowledge and practice. 

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Alumni Feature: Advancing Environmental Health Through Research, Innovation and Discovery

Alumni Feature: Advancing Environmental Health Through Research, Innovation and Discovery

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Advancing Tribal Health Through Student Research Experiences

Advancing Tribal Health Through Student Research Experiences

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Alumni Feature: Building a Public Health Career Through Research, Mentorship and Opportunity

Alumni Feature: Building a Public Health Career Through Research, Mentorship and Opportunity

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Hudson College Faculty Member Among Four OU Faculty Named 2026-27 SEC Academic Leadership Fellows

Hudson College Faculty Member Among Four OU Faculty Named 2026-27 SEC Academic Leadership Fellows

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Hudson Faculty Member Earns International Recognition for Contributions to Survey Statistics

Hudson Faculty Member Earns International Recognition for Contributions to Survey Statistics

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Alumni Feature: Transforming Passion Into Purpose Through Public Health Leadership

Alumni Feature: Transforming Passion Into Purpose Through Public Health Leadership

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Hudson College Faculty Member Named 2026 Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar

Hudson College Faculty Member Named 2026 Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar

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Oklahoma Public Health Leadership Institute Returns to Prepare the State’s Next Generation of Leaders

Oklahoma Public Health Leadership Institute Returns to Prepare the State’s Next Generation of Leaders

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Alumni Feature: Advancing Environmental Health Through Responsible Leadership and Innovation

Alumni Feature: Advancing Environmental Health Through Responsible Leadership and Innovation

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From Chance Discovery to a Career in Public Health

From Chance Discovery to a Career in Public Health

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Alumni Feature: Turning Public Health Passion Into Policy and Advocacy Impact

Alumni Feature: Turning Public Health Passion Into Policy and Advocacy Impact

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Help Preserve Hudson College History: Share Your Public Health Story

Help Preserve Hudson College History: Share Your Public Health Story

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Alumni Feature: Building Healthier Communities Through Epidemiology and Public Health Service

Alumni Feature: Building Healthier Communities Through Epidemiology and Public Health Service

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Advancing Health Policy and Community Impact Through Leadership Oklahoma

Advancing Health Policy and Community Impact Through Leadership Oklahoma

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Alumni Feature: Turning Public Health Passion into Prevention-Focused Research and Impact

Alumni Feature: Turning Public Health Passion into Prevention-Focused Research and Impact

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Hudson Student Research Highlights Geographic Differences in Hospice Care Quality Across the United States

Hudson Student Research Highlights Geographic Differences in Hospice Care Quality Across the United States

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Hudson Researcher Co-Leads Study Exploring Early-Life Environmental Factors Linked to ADHD and ASD

Hudson Researcher Co-Leads Study Exploring Early-Life Environmental Factors Linked to ADHD and ASD

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Alumni Feature: Advancing Public Health Research Through Epidemiology and Innovation

Alumni Feature: Advancing Public Health Research Through Epidemiology and Innovation

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Student Feature: Advancing Cervical Cancer Prevention Through Research, Education and Community Health

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Alumni Feature: Protecting Worker Health Through Leadership in Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety

Alumni Feature: Protecting Worker Health Through Leadership in Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety

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