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Overview
Epidemiology is the science that studies the distribution, determinants, and patterns of disease in human populations. It is a cornerstone of public health, and informs policy decisions and evidence-based clinical practice by identifying risk factors for disease and targets for preventive healthcare.
The Epidemiology program of University of Rochester sits within a large urban medical center and all its clinical research resources and collaborative faculty at the University of Rochester. The University is home to numerous health sciences graduate programs and a large diverse student body. Students completing the program will be well prepared to take positions in academic research, private industry, government, and non-profit agencies.
Program Highlights
Upon completion of the program, students will be:
- Able to understand and apply the epidemiologic methodologies and study designs used to examine factors associated with the development and prevention of disease.
- Able to apply the statistical tools necessary for analysis of such data applicable to public health outcomes.
- Prepared to take on positions in a wide variety of private and public institutions engaged in clinical and public health research and evaluation.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Field of Epidemiology
- History of Epidemiology
- Cardiovascular Epidemiology
- Chronic Disease Epidemiology
- Nutritional Epidemiology
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7.5
Credits
34 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 1256 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must have earned a U.S. baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a college, university, or technical school of acceptable standing. Students in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted on the condition that their bachelor's degrees are awarded before they matriculate. Evidence of the earned degree is required prior to matriculation in the form of an official transcript noting degree conferral.
- Create a SOPHAS application
- Statement of Purpose
- Uploaded copy of transcript(s) to online application
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Official GRE Scores
- Official TOEFL or IELTS scores
Tuition Fee
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International
1784 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1784 USD per credit and a duration of 18 months. -
National
1784 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1784 USD per credit and a duration of 18 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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