流行病学理学硕士

流行病学硕士是为学生准备从事研究职业的学术学位。它为刚接触公共卫生的学生以及目前在该领域工作并希望获得进行基于人群的研究所必需的定量技能的学生提供服务。该课程的重点是理解理论问题，并运用学科方法研究公共卫生问题。课程内容包括在流行病学方法，生物统计学，数据管理，分析和解释诸如慢性病或传染病，生殖，分子或遗传流行病学等内容领域的发现方面的学习经验。学生将学习研究设计和实施，从制定协议和仪器到选题招募，数据收集和质量控制。这些技能使毕业生为参与影响公共卫生计划，控制和全球差距的研究活动做好准备。
The MS in Epidemiology is an academic degree that prepares students for careers in research. It serves students new to public health as well as those currently working in the field who wish to gain the quantitative skills necessary to conduct population based research. The curriculum focuses on understanding theoretical issues and applying disciplinary methods to the study of public health problems. Coursework includes learning experiences in epidemiologic methods, biostatistics, data management, analysis and interpretation of findings in content areas such as chronic or infectious disease, reproductive, molecular or genetic epidemiology. Students learn study design and implementation, from developing protocols and instruments, to the selection and recruitment of subjects, data collection and quality control. These skills prepare graduates for engaging roles in research activities that impact public health planning, control and global disparities.