The interdisciplinary approach of our graduate program prepares our students to be leaders in their professions by instilling strong methodological research skills together with understanding of basic biological, epidemiological, social and behavioral, and health services constructs in the context of a population-based focus. Through coursework and research collaboration, we seek to train students to employ rigorous scientific and analytic methods to reduce the burden of morbidity and early mortality, to identify the most effective ways to prevent and treat diseases and disorders, and to promote population health.
| Requirements | MS in Population Health | PhD in Population Health |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credits Required | 33 credits | 51 credits |
| Core Courses (9-12 credits) |
PHS: 795, 796, 797, 798 | PHS: 795, 796, 797, 798 |
| Statistics (7-10 Credits) |
PHS: 451, 551, 552 | PHS: 451, 551, 552, 651 |
| Responsible Conduct of Research (1 to 3 credits) |
BMI 738, HST SCI 545, NUR 802, VET SCI/SURGERY 812, OBGYN 955, OBGYN 956 | BMI 738, HST SCI 545, NUR 802, VET SCI/SURGERY 812, OBGYN 955, OBGYN 956 |
| PhD Minor (9 credits) |
N/A | Course selection varies |
| Seminar | PHS: 820 (1 credit) 1 credit required |
PHS: 820 (1 credit) 2 total credits required |
| Research Credit | PHS: 990 Thesis Research Maximum of 5 credits can be applied to degree requirements |
PHS: 990 Dissertation Research Maximum of 11 credits can be applied to degree requirements |
| Independent Study | PHS: 699 credit varies Maximum of 3 credits can be applied to degree requirements |
PHS: 699 credit varies Maximum of 6 credits can be applied to degree requirements |
| Elective/Other Courses | 15 credits (can include 699 or 990 courses) | 26 credits (can include 699 or 990 courses) |
| Other Requirements | Thesis | Passing the Qualifier Exams, Prelim, Dissertation |
- Students are expected to attend and to participate in the Monday and Wednesday Departmental and Graduate Seminars each semester.
- All students are expected to enroll (for credit) in Seminar 820 during the semester in which they will present their research.
Course Titles:
PHS 451 Introduction to SAS Programming for Population Health (1 cr) Fall Syllabus
PHS 551 Introduction to Biostatistics for Population Health (3 cr) Fall Syllabus
PHS 552 Regression Methods for Population Health I (3 cr) Spring Syllabus
PHS 651 Advanced Regression Methods for Population Health (3 cr) Fall Syllabus
PHS 795 Principles of Population Health Science (3 cr) Fall Syllabus
PHS 796 Introduction to Health Services Research (3 cr) Spring Syllabus
PHS 797 Introduction to Epidemiology, (3 cr), Fall Syllabus
PHS 798 Epidemiologic Methods, (3 cr), Spring Syllabus
PHS 820 Graduate Research Seminar (1 cr) Fall and Spring Syllabus