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The Master of Science in Epidemiology is offered by the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The Master of Science degree in Epidemiology is designed for individuals who wish to pursue training in epidemiological research. It is anticipated that graduates will occupy positions as research administrators, program managers, analysts, and evaluators in universities, health departments, governmental agencies, and similar organizations. Students have the option of either a general MS degree in Epidemiology or a specialization in clinical epidemiology. The requirements for these two MS degrees vary slightly. Students who are interested in clinical epidemiology should contact the Epidemiology Section Chair for additional information.
The overall course of study for the MS degree will be developed by the student and the advisor and approved by the student's Graduate Committee and Chair of the Epidemiology Section. On average, the MS program requires approximately two years for completion. The first year is usually devoted to core coursework and completion of the qualifying exam. The second year is focused on remaining coursework and development of the master’s thesis research. Please refer to the Epidemiology Student Handbook for additional information. See the UA catalog for further details on the current couse schedule and specific course requirements.
Faculty: Robin Harris, PhD, MPH – Section Chair; Zhao Chen, PhD, MPH; Paul Enright, MD; Kacey Ernst, PhD; Janet Foote, PhD; Stefano Guerra, MD, PhD; Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD; M. Elena Martinez, PhD, MPH; Sydney Pettygrove, PhD; Eyal Shahar, MD, MPH
Required Major Courses (25 units)
EPID 573A Basic Principles of Epidemiology (3)
EPID 573B Epidemiologic Methods (3)
EPID 573C Advanced Epidemiology (3)
EPID 576A Biostatistics for Public Health (3)
EPID 576B Biostatistics for Research (3)
EPID 660 Infectious Disease Epidemiology (3)
EPID 670 Chronic Disease Epidemiology (3) OR select from:
EPID 615a Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention (3) or
EPID 673 Epidemiology of Aging (3)
EPID 696A Epidemiology Seminar (1 unit - 4 times)
Epidemiology Courses or Approved Electives (minimum 9 units – see Advisor)
There is a maximum of 6 units from Independent Study/Research Credit (EPID 599, 699.)
Required Master’s Thesis, EPID 910 (6 units)
Total Minimum Credit Requirement = 40 units
MS in Epidemiology – Clinical Epidemiology Track
This degree is an option for clinically-based researchers seeking to improve their ability to conduct research. The expectation is that students seeking this track will be physicians seeking to conduct clinical research. The overall course of study for this Clinical Epidemiology MS track will be developed by the student and the advisor and approved by the student’s Graduate Committee and Chair of the Epidemiology Section. On average, the MS program requires approximately two years for completion. The first year is usually devoted to core coursework and completion of the qualifying exam. The second year is focused on remaining coursework and development of the master’s thesis research. Please refer to the Epidemiology Student Handbook for additional information. See the UA catalog for further details on the current course schedule and specific course requirements.
Required Major Courses (25 units)
EPID 573A Basic Principles of Epidemiology (3)
EPID 573B Epidemiologic Methods (3)
EPID 573C Advanced Epidemiology (3)
EPID 576A Biostatistics for Public Health (3)
EPID 576B Biostatistics for Research (3)
EPID 651 Bioethics & Regulation (2)
EPID 652 Grantsmanship for a Winning Proposal (2)
EPID 675 Clinical Trials & Intervention Studies (3)
EPID 696A Epidemiology Seminar (or equivalent approved by Advisor) (1 unit - 3 times)
Epidemiology Courses or Approved Electives (minimum 9 units – see Advisor)
There is a maximum of 6 units from Independent Study/Research Credit (EPID 599, 699).
Required Master’s Thesis, EPID 910 (6 units)
Total Minimum Credit Requirement = 40 units
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