Concentration in Epidemiology

All students will be required to take the following core courses (19 credits). Course descriptions can be found in the appropriate University course catalog:

AMS 535 Introduction to Epidemiologic Research
AMS 545 Applied Biostatistical Analysis
AMS 530 Molecular Biology
AMS 531 Molecular Biology Lab
AMS 595 Seminar: Journal Club
AMS 691 Seminar: Advanced Seminar in Biomedical Sciences

In addition, students must complete the requirements for their chosen concentration:

C. Epidemiology Concentration

   AMS 578 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
   AMS 579 Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases
   AMS 677 Regression Models in the Health Sciences
   AMS 698 Thesis
   Electives (6 cr., to be approved by the advisory committee)

   and at least one of the following:

   AMS 638 Practicum in Epidemiologic Research
   AMS 673 Epidemiology and Prevention of Cancer
   AMS 635 Applied Epidemiology in Public Health Agencies
   AMS 636 Environmental Epidemiology

Note: Laboratory fees are assessed in all AMS laboratory courses to cover the cost of supplies.