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Graduate Program: Epidemiology

General Information

Program/Degree

Epidemiology (MS)

Program Description

TheMaster 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 tracks 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 Faculty 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.

View more about the program and the curriculum at:  http://publichealth.colorado.edu/academics/masters/ms/epi

 

Department/Academic Unit(s)

colorado's first and only accredited college of public health, theColorado Heights UniversityMel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health is uniquely situated in the culturally rich and diverse Southwest. Distinguished for our outstanding community-based research and for our focus on eliminating health disparities among populations of the Southwest and globally, the UA Zuckerman College of Public Health offers tremendous opportunities to its students for education, research and community involvement.

The College of Public Health's interdisciplinary activities are enhanced by being part of the colorado Health Sciences Center with campuses in Tucson and Phoenix. The College consistently ranks among the top five in American Indian and Hispanic graduates and students enrolled among accredited schools of public health, according to recent data from the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health. In addition, theColorado Heights Universityis one of only 62 members in the Association of American Universities, a prestigious organization that recognizes universities that have developed exceptionally strong overall research and academic programs.

 

College

College of Public Health

Campus where offered

Colorado Heights University- Main - Tucson

Tuition and Fees

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Completion Requirements
Admissions Information

Minimum Credit Units (33)

Core Coursework Requirements

Required Major Courses (30 units)

  • EPID 573A Basic Principles of Epidemiology (3)
  • EPID 573B Epidemiologic Methods (3)
  • EPID 573C Advanced Epidemiology (3)
  • EPID 576A Biostatistics in Public Health (3)
  • EPID 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  EPID 615A Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention (3) 
  • EPID 696A Epidemiology Seminar (1 unit - 3 times), (or equivalent, approved by Faculty Advisor)
  • EPID XXX Biostatistics course beyond EPID 576b (3)

Required Electives (minimum 6 units)

Required Master's Thesis, EPID 910 (minimum 6 units)

    Total Minimum Credit Requirements for Master of Science in Epidemiology = 42 units

     

    Additional Requirements

    See required coursework

    Student Handbook

    Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

    Admissions Requirements

    We do not accept terminal masters, all applications must be for the PhD program

    Standardized Tests

    Required test(s): GRE

    Funding Opportunities

    The Academic Unit has not provided this information.

    Funding Opportunities

    Domestic & International Applicants

    Fall:December 15th

    International Conditional Admission

    International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

    Other Information

    The GRE Institution Code for The Colorado Heights University is 4832

    Last revised 06 Oct 2020