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Degree Requirements – MS in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

MS Degree Coursework Requirements: (total required units=14)*

Quantitative
Core (6)

Both Thesis Track and Consultative Track

  • Epidemiology I: Introduction to Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics I: Introduction to Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology II: Intermediate Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics II: Intermediate Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology III: Advanced Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics III: Advanced Biostatistics

Additional
Required Courses

Thesis Track (choose 2)

  • Data Management & Programming
  • Clinical Trials
  • Survey Methodology

Consultative Track (choose 2)

  • Data Management & Programming
  • Basic Statistical Inference

Electives**

Choose 6:

  • Applied Data Analysis
  • Bioinformatics and Data Mining
  • Basic Statistical Inference
  • Cancer Epidemiology
  • CVD Epidemiology
  • Decision Analysis
  • Epidemiology of Aging
  • Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
  • Ethical Issues in Clinical Research (0.5 credit)
  • Injury Epidemiology
  • Logitudinal Data Analysis
  • Meta-analysis+
  • Molecular Epidemiology
  • Nutritional Epidemiology
  • Survival Analysis
  • Writing and Peer Reviewing for Publication (0.5 credit)
  • Independent Research Study (up to 1-2 credits)

Choose 6:

  • Applied Data Analysis
  • Bioinformatics & Data Mining
  • Cancer Epidemiology
  • CVD Epidemiology
  • Clinical Trials
  • Decision Analysis
  • Epidemiology of Aging
  • Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
  • Ethical Issues in Clinical Research (0.5 credit)
  • Exposure Measurement in Epidemiology
  • Injury Epidemiology
  • Longitudinal Data Analysis
  • Meta-analysis+
  • Molecular Epidemiology
  • Nutritional Epidemiology
  • Survey Methodology
  • Survival Analysis
  • Writing and Peer Reviewing for Publication (0.5 credit)
  • Consulting
Thesis/Comp Thesis

Comprehensive Exam


* One class equals one course unit (unless otherwise noted).
** Alternate MPH courses may be used to fulfill the elective requirement.
+ Offered through the Department of Statistics.