Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology

In Kent State University's Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology program, students learn advanced observational and experimental study designs, methods and disease prevention, development, prognosis, and treatment. In addition, students will master good clinical practices, clinical trials design and management, statistical analysis, study monitoring, pharmaceutical research, and clinical research regulations.

Choose Kent State for your Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology to gain the knowledge and skills you will need to succeed in your career!

About Our Clinical Epidemiology Program (MS)

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Conduct patient-oriented research to determine and modify health outcomes

• Design and implement epidemiological studies

• Analyze clinical data and explain the sources, strengths, and limitations of patient data

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Graduates of this program will be qualified to work as:

• Research Scientists

• Data Scientists

• Clinical Research Coordinators/Managers

• Clinical Trial Managers

• Research Associates

• Epidemiologists 

Students pursuing the MS in Clinical Epidemiology will be taught by faculty trained in epidemiology methods and biostatistics. Clinical partners provide expertise through web-based lectures and can also serve as research mentors. All faculty hold advanced degrees and have years of research experience in cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, neurological disorders, infectious disease, pharmacology, and regulatory affairs.

To obtain their clinical epidemiology degree, students must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours in the program to graduate. Additionally, Kent State offers the only 100% online Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology in the area.

Depending on background, career opportunities for graduates of our clinical epidemiology master's degree program include clinician-researchers leading clinical research teams or as members of research teams primarily responsible for the methodology to conduct clinical research studies and analyze clinical data. Graduates may also continue their education to pursue a doctoral or professional degree.

If you want to pursue a career that will help you make a difference, the Kent State College of Public Health is a great place to get started. Visit our links below to learn more about our master's in clinical epidemiology program!