The MS in Epidemiology is an academic degree that prepares students for careers in research. It serves students new to public health as well as those currently working in the field who wish to gain the quantitative skills necessary to conduct population based research. The curriculum focuses on understanding theoretical issues and applying disciplinary methods to the study of public health problems. Coursework includes learning experiences in epidemiologic methods, biostatistics, data management, analysis and interpretation of findings in content areas such as chronic or infectious disease, reproductive, molecular or genetic epidemiology. Students learn study design and implementation, from developing protocols and instruments, to the selection and recruitment of subjects, data collection and quality control. These skills prepare graduates for engaging roles in research activities that impact public health planning, control and global disparities.
Students applying to master's programs at SPHTM must meet the school's general admission requirements and submit materials per the application requirements.
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Students achieve grounding in public health through their course work in epidemiology, the basic science of public health. The MS in Epidemiology requires 42 credits.
Epidemiology Required Courses (15 credits)
Advanced Methods Requirements (5-6 credits) selected from:
Descriptive Epidemiology Requirements (6 credits) select from:
Biostatistics Required Courses (12 credits)
Elective courses (3-4 credits)
Selected in consultation with an academic advisor. Selected from courses offered within the department, school, or university in consultation with an academic advisor.
Grounding in Public Health
Research Experience
EPID 9910 (0): Master of Science Research Experience
Thesis
EPID 9980 (0): MS students must successfully complete a research thesis that demonstrates an ability to interpret current literature and conduct epidemiologic research and analysis.
Academic Performance
Students in the MS in Epidemiology and those taking advanced epidemiology courses must demonstrate the following performance standards:
Department Chair: Jiang He, MD, PhD
Program Director: Tanika Kelly, PhD
Department Administrator: Therese Carter
Email: epi@tulane.edu
Phone: (504) 988-6809
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