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Clinical Epidemiology - M.S.

Clinical epidemiologists play an important role in improving patient outcomes, informing public health policy and advancing medical knowledge by conducting research studies that help to identify new treatments and interventions for various health conditions. The STEM-designated Kent State's M.S. in Clinical Epidemiology, offered in-person and fully online, is your pathway to making a real difference in the world of clinical research.

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Master's Degree in Clinical Epidemiology

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

Graduates of this program will be qualified to work as:

  • Research Scientists
  • Data Scientists
  • Clinical Research Coordinators/Managers
  • Clinical Trial Managers
  • Research Associates
  • Epidemiologists 

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Program Information for Clinical Epidemiology - M.S.

Admissions for Clinical Epidemiology - M.S.

Admissions

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)
  • Goal statement
  • Résumé
  • Three letters of recommendation (starting with the spring 2026 admission term, two letters of recommendation are required)
  • English Language Proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET 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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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester​
    • Priority deadline: March 15 (international student)
      All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
    • Rolling admissions (domestic student)
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: August 15 (international student)
      All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
    • Rolling admissions (domestic student)

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

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.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
BST 62019BIOSTATISTICS IN PUBLIC HEALTH 3
BST 63013EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS IN PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH 3
BST 63014APPLIED REGRESSION ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC HEALTH DATA 3
EPI 62017FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC HEALTH EPIDEMIOLOGY 3
EPI 63016PRINCIPLES OF EPIDEMIOLOGIC RESEARCH 3
EPI 63019EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH 3
EPI 63020ADVANCED EPIDEMIOLOGY AND CLINICAL RESEARCH METHODS 3
EPI 63021ETHICAL ISSUES IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND CLINICAL RESEARCH 3
or HPM 62017 HEALTHCARE LAW AND REGULATION
or PHIL 50005 HEALTH CARE ETHICS
Major Electives, choose from the following:6-9
BST 60010
USING R IN PUBLIC HEALTH
BST 60011
USING SAS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
BST 60012
USING EXCEL IN PUBLIC HEALTH
BST 62020
DATA MANAGEMENT AND LOGIC USING SAS® SOFTWARE
EPI 50015
SCIENTIFIC WRITING FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH
EPI 50017
PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY
EPI 50018
REGULATORY AFFAIRS IN CLINICAL RESEARCH
EPI 50196
INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN EPIDEMIOLOGY
EPI 63014
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CHRONIC DISEASES
EPI 63015
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Culminating Requirement
Choose from the following: 13-6
EPI 63192
RESEARCH PRACTICUM IN CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
EPI 63199
THESIS I
Minimum Total Credit Hours:36
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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
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • 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.
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • Mostly online
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Accreditation for Clinical Epidemiology - M.S.

Accreditation

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

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Clinical Epidemiology - M.S.

Graduates of Kent State University’s M.S. in Clinical Epidemiology can pursue careers as clinical epidemiologists, research scientists, and data analysts in healthcare settings, government agencies, and research institutions. They may work in roles that focus on disease surveillance, clinical trial coordination, or public health policy development. These professionals play a critical role in shaping healthcare practices, improving patient outcomes, and guiding health interventions through the analysis of clinical data.

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

6.1%

faster than the average

138,300

number of jobs

$91,510

potential earnings

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* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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