Columbian College of Arts and Sciences offers the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in the field of epidemiology. The School of Public Health and Health Services collaborates with the Department of Statistics and the Biostatistics Center in these degree programs. For the Public Health courses listed below, please contact the School of Public Health and Health Services.

Master of Science in the field of epidemiology—Prerequisite: course work in multivariate calculus and matrix theory (Math 33 and 84) and proficiency in computer applications (Stat 183 or PubH 249). With approval of the academic director, applicants who lack some of the listed prerequisite course work may be admitted to degree candidacy and fulfill deficiencies during the first year of study; such course work does not count toward degree requirements.

Required: The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. The program of study consists of 33 hours of course work, including Stat 157—58 and PubH 201, 202, 203, 209, 212, 247, 252, and 258. Elective courses are chosen from either statistics or public health. A two-part Master’s Comprehensive Examination is required.

Doctor of Philosophy in the field of epidemiology—Prerequisite: a master’s degree in epidemiology or a closely related field, including the prerequisites listed under the Master of Science in the field of epidemiology. In some cases, an exceptionally well-prepared candidate may enter the program with a bachelor’s degree.

Required: The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. Requirements include the public health courses for the Master of Science in the field of epidemiology plus Stat 201—2, 210; PubH 265, 266, and one course chosen from PubH 207 or another approved public health course. Electives are chosen from statistics and public health. At the end of the second year of study, a two-part General Examination is taken on biostatistics and epidemiology.