Admission Requirements
Applicants to the M.S. program in Epidemiology are expected to satisfy the following requirements for admission:
* Students with concentrations in areas other than those listed in requirement 2 may be admitted on the basis of relevant work experience and coursework as a non-major in the recommended disciplines. At least one semester of college-level mathematics and biology is strongly advised. Students lacking preparation in the biological sciences will be required to take additional coursework in this area.
**For candidates whose academic record predates the application by five years or more, letters of recommendation may be submitted by supervisors.
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 37 graduate credits are required for the M.S. Degree in Epidemiology.
Epi 501 Principles and Methods of Epidemiology I (3);
Epi 502 Principles and Methods of Epidemiology II (3);
Epi 503 Principles of Public Health (3);
Epi 514 Computer Programming for Data Management and Analysis in Public Health (3);
Sta 552 Principles of Statistical Inference I (3);
Sta 553 Principles of Statistical Inference II (3);
Epi 690 Field Placement (3);
Epi 699 Thesis (3).
Epi 612 Quantitative Methods in Epidemiology (4);
Epi 6XX Epi (600 level) Elective (3)
Other supportive courses related to the student's area of specialization: Appropriate courses may be selected from such departments as Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Anthropology, and Biometry and Statistics, as well as courses at Albany Medical College.
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.