The MS in Epidemiology program provides concentrated training in epidemiological concepts, skills, and methodology with a research focus. It includes a flexible mix of courses in epidemiology and biostatistics. For those who hold a professional health degree or a related doctoral degree from the U.S., the department offers a 30-credit condensed MS program.
Due to the wide range of ongoing faculty research within the department, students have the ability to select an area of emphasis to study and to conduct research under the mentorship of an epidemiology faculty member. A few of the areas include: aging, cancer, clinical trials, global health, lifestyle intervention, and women's health.
Careers
Recent graduates hold positions with the following:
- research assistant positions at state, county, and local health departments
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- National Institutes of Health, including National Cancer Institute and National Institute on Aging
- hospitals
- pharmaceutical companies
- medical and dental school
- PhD programs in epidemiology or biostatistics
Master's Programs Alumni Careers
Recent Thesis Titles
- The Effect of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) on Sleep among Midlife Women with Depression: A SWAN Study
- Genetic Epidemiology of Ankle Brachial Index and Peripheral Artery Disease in the Long Life Family Study
- Dual Roles of Fitness and Fatigability in the Life-Space Mobility of Older Adults
- Mortality by Reaction Type Among Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients: An Analysis of U.S. Electronic Medical Records
- Serum Iron Markers in Relation to Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk Among Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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Competencies
Graduates will be able to...
- Calculate and interpret epidemiology measures
- Describe models of disease etiology and control
- Describe the clinical trial study design and understand its application, strengths and limitations
- Conduct epidemiologic analysis using statistical packages to evaluate linear, logistic, Cox and Poisson regression models
Requirements
The epidemiology MS requires 45 credits, including coursework and research:
- 45 credits through coursework and research
- Coursework in epidemiology and statistics
- Coursework in public health foundations and research ethics
- Advanced coursework scientific studies and clinical trials
- Advanced thesis research in an area of specialization
A 30 credit condensed MS program is available for individuals who hold a health professional degree from the U.S. (medicine, dentistry, nursing, etc.) or a related doctoral degree (statistics, sociology, psychology, anthropology, etc.).
Find full program information within the Student Handbook.