Program of Study and Internship (45-51 credits)
- Core Courses (21 credits): Students are required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the core.
- Bms 505 Biological Basis of Public Health (3)
- Ehs 590 Introduction to Environmental Health (3)
- Epi 501 Principles and Methods of Epidemiology I (3)
- Epi 552 Principles in Statistical Inference I (3)
- Hpm 500 Health Care Organization Delivery and Financing (3)
- Hpm 525 Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health (3)
- Sph 681 Professional Practice in Public Health (3)
- Additional Coursework (21 credits)
- Bms 601 Biomedical Science Horizons (3)
- Quantitative Course: 3 credits chosen from:
a. Epi 514 (Hpm 514) Computer Programming for Data Management and Analysis in Public Health (3)
b. Epi 553 (Sta 553) Principles of Statistical Inference II (3)
c. Sta 509 R Programming for Data Science (3) - Advanced Course: 3 credits chosen from:
a. Bms 500A - C Molecular Cell Biology (each section is 2 credits)
b. Bms 552 Bioecology of Vector-borne Diseases (3)
c. Bms 555 Biodefense Sciences (1)
d. Bms 557 Biomedical Sciences: Emerging Infectious Diseases (1)
e. Bms 619 (Bio 619) Chemical Principles in RNA Biology (3)
f. Bms 622 (Ehs 630) Cancer Biology (3)
g. Bms 692 Advanced Topics in Biomedical Sciences (1)
h. Ehs 530 Principles of Toxicology (3)
i. Ehs 535 Environment and Cancer (3)
- Electives: 12 credits including at least one from Bms chosen in consultation with advisor
- Integrative Learning Experience (ILE): The ILE will demonstrate synthesis of foundational and concentration competencies and result in a high-quality written product.
- Internship (9 credits; up to 6 credits may be waived*)
Students will complete 9 credits of internships, completed in at least two different organizational settings, for example a state health department, county health department, hospital, or non-governmental organization (NGO). The two settings may be as closely related as two different parts of the NYS DOH or as unrelated as a local hospital and an international NGO. * Up to 6 credits of internship may be waived by students with significant past public health experience. Students are required to present one internship experience at the annual Student Poster Day.
Please note: This program requires an internship, field experience, study abroad component, or clinical experience requirement. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. If you have concerns about this matter please contact the Dean’s Office of your intended academic program.