Clinical Epidemiology - M.S.

Full Description

The Master of Science degree in Clinical Epidemiology is a STEM-designated advanced degree that prepares students in the epidemiological and biostatistical methods related to clinical trials and clinical research. Students learn advanced methods of observational and experimental study designs and are able to understand disease prevention, development, prognosis and treatment. In addition, students master and are able to apply good clinical practices, clinical trial design and management, statistical analysis, study monitoring, pharmaceutical research and regulations related to clinical research.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• GRE scores or other standardized graduate admission exam (GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, PCAT)¹ test scores are no longer required starting with spring 2024 admission term
• Goal statement
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation
• English Language Proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT
  • Minimum 77 MELAB score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 Duoling English score

Applicants to the program who have limited clinical or science backgrounds may be advised to take additional coursework to prepare them for the field. Determinations will be made by the admissions committee when the student is admitted conditionally to the program.

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GRE scores may be waived, as determined by graduate coordinator using program criteria. Contact the graduate coordinator for more information.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester​
  • Priority deadline: March 15 (international student)
    Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
  • Rolling admissions (domestic student)
• Spring Semester
  • Rolling admissions (domestic student)
• Summer Term
  • Rolling admissions (domestic student)

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Conduct patient-oriented research to understand and modify health outcomes.
2. Design and carry out epidemiologic studies.
3. Analyze clinical data and understand the sources, strengths and limitations of patient data.
4. Design and perform clinical trials.
5. Interact with human subjects and describe prognosis, therapies and outcomes.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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All students will be required to present their thesis or research-based practicum to the College of Public Health at a presentation day, either in person or using videoconferencing technology. Students choosing a 3-credit hour research practicum will take 9 credit hours of electives. Students choosing a 6-credit hour thesis will take 6 credit hours of electives.

Graduation Requirements

Some students may be required to take science-based courses in addition to the requirements for the degree and, therefore, will graduate with more than the listed credit hours.

• Delivery:
  • Fully online
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

The M.S. degree in Clinical Epidemiology is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).