Master of Science (M.S.) Competencies - Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics
Each concentration identifies competencies for each degree offered. These competencies
reflect the full range of knowledge, skills, and other attributes that a
student will acquire as a result of completing the requirements for a
particular degree.
Upon
graduation, a student completing the M.S. curriculum in health outcomes, policy, and economics will be
able to:
- design, evaluate, interpret, and communicate the results of
nonrandomized, observational research for applications in health
outcomes, health economics, and health policy research;
- evaluate the reliability, validity, and generalizability of individual biomedical research studies;
- synthesize evidence for health policy decision-makers to facilitate translation of interventions, applications, or programs;
- use statistical and business software to analyze health outcomes, health care costs, health policy, and health economics; and
- work independently and as part of a team to conduct health outcome and economic research projects.
Master of Science (M.S.) Programs 
