Master of Science (MS) in Epidemiology

The MS in Epidemiology is a 42-credit on-campus program that serves students who are new to public health as well as those currently working in the field who want to develop the quantitative skills necessary to conduct population-based research. The curriculum focuses on understanding theoretical issues and applying disciplinary methods to the study of public health problems. You’ll learn how to design, conduct, analyze, and interpret epidemiological studies, preparing you for engaging roles in research that impacts public health.

A Glimpse at Your Courses

Foundational Course Requirements:

• Foundations in Public Health
• Biostatistics for Public Health
• Epidemiology for Public Health
  

• Computer Packages for Epidemiology
• Departmental Seminar
• Epidemiologic Methods II
• Observational Epidemiology
• Analytic Epidemiology
• Intermediate Biostatistics
  

Program Course Requirements:

Epidemiologic Methods Courses (choose two):

• Genetic Epidemiology
• Clinical and Translational Research Methods
• Implementation Science in Public Health
• Clinical Epidemiology
• Nutritional Epidemiology
• Outbreak Epidemiology
• Spatial Epidemiology
• Survey Methodology
• Clinical Trials: Design, Conduct & Interpretation
• Meta-Analysis
  

Descriptive Epidemiology Courses (choose two):

• Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
• Cancer Epidemiology
• Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology
• Molecular Epidemiology
• Reproductive Epidemiology
• Environmental Epidemiology
• Social Epidemiology: Mechanisms of Disparities
• Epidemiology of Sexual Health
• Human Molecular Genetics