Offered On Campus in Tucson
The Master of Science in Epidemiology is offered by the Department 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 tracks vary slightly. Students who are interested in clinical epidemiology should contact the Epidemiology Program Director for additional information.
The overall course of study for the MS degree will be developed by the student and the Faculty Advisor and approved by the student's Graduate Committee and the Epidemiology Program Director. 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.
Consult the UA catalog for further details on the current course schedule and specific course requirements.
Curriculum
MS in Epidemiology Competencies
Required Major Courses (30 units)
- EPID 573A Basic Principles of Epidemiology (3)
- EPID 573B Epidemiologic Methods (3)
- EPID 573C Advanced Epidemiology (3)
- BIOS 576A Biostatistics in Public Health (3)
- BIOS 576B Biostatistics for Research (3)
- EPID 585 Public Health Fundamentals for Researchers (3)
- EPID 660 Infectious Disease Epidemiology (3)
- EPID 670 Chronic Disease Epidemiology (3) OR select from:
- EPID 615A Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention (3)
- EPID 696A Epidemiology Seminar (1 unit - 3 times), (or equivalent, approved by Faculty Advisor)
- Biostatistics course beyond BIOS 576B (3)
Elective Course minimum 6 units
Approved by Faculty Advisor/Mentor. There is a maximum of 6 units from Independent Study/Research Credit (EPID 599, 699.)
Required Master's Thesis, EPID 910 (minimum 6 units)
Total Minimum Credit Requirements = 42 units
Clinical Track Curriculum
This MS 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 Faculty Advisor and approved by the student's Graduate Committee and the Epidemiology Program Director. 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. Consult the UA catalog for further details on the current course schedule and specific course requirements.
Required Major Courses (29 units)
- EPID 573A Basic Principles of Epidemiology (3)
- EPID 573B Epidemiologic Methods (3)
- EPID 573C Advanced Epidemiology (3)
- BIOS 576A Biostatistics in Public Health (3)
- BIOS 576B Biostatistics for Research (3)
- EPID 585 Public Health Fundamentals for Researchers (3)
- PHCL 595B Scientific Writing, Presentation and Bioethics (2)
- EPID 652 Grantsmanship for a Winning Proposal (3)
- BIOS 675 Clinical Trials & Intervention Studies (3)
- EPID 696A Epidemiology Seminar (1 unit - 3 times), (or equivalent, approved by Faculty Advisor)
Epidemiology Courses or Approved Electives (Minimum 7 units)
There is a maximum of 6 units from Independent Study/Research Credit (EPID 599, 699).
Required Master's Thesis, EPID 910 (minimum 6 units)
