Master of Science (M.S.) Curriculum (36 credits) - Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology Concentration
Students seeking the M.S. in epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology concentration degree must complete 36
credits of academic work, including a research paper, with a minimum GPA
of at least 3.0; earn no more than 6 credits bearing grades less than
B; and complete the degree requirements within five years. Courses are 3
credits unless otherwise noted.
CORE COURSES (12 credits)
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PHCO 0502 - Principles and
Methods of Epidemiology
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PHCO 0504 - Introduction to
Biostatistics (Prerequisite: Quantitative Skills Assessment)
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PHCO 0512 - Public Health
Foundations
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EPID 0672 - Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk
Management
METHODS COURSES (12 credits)
Note: Students should review the Course Descriptions in the School Catalog for specific information about prerequisites required for required courses.
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EPID 0656 - Intermediate
Epidemiologic Research Methods
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EPID 0657 - Applied Methods
in Epidemiologic Research
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BIST 0535 - Biostatistical
Computing
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BIST 0551 - Applied Regression Analysis for Public Health
Studies
CONCENTRATION REQUIRED COURSES (6
credits)
Note: Students should review the Course Descriptions in the School Catalog for specific information about prerequisites required for required courses.
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EPID - 0676 Intermediate
Pharmacoepidemiology
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EPID - 0678 Analysis of Real-World Pharmacoepidemiologic Data
REQUIRED MS EPIDEMIOLOGY
RESEARCH (6 credits)
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EPID 0603 - PETS
Pharmacoepidemiology Research Meetings (0 credits; required 2 times) Students
must attend a minimum of 5 meetings per semester in their last two
semesters; students are encouraged to attend after starting EPID 0672
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RESH 0620 - MS in
Epidemiology Thesis Proposal Seminar
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RESH 0621 - MS in Epidemiology Research
- Complete Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) online training on Human Subject Research (For Students Enrolled Fall 2024 and After)
Master of Science (M.S.) Programs 
