University of Colorado Denver

Program Information

Degree Offered

MPH-Epidemiology, DrPH-Epidemiology (anticiapted 2010); PhD-Epidemiology

Format: Campus

Program Description:

epidemiology trains students in the foundations of epidemiology, in preparation for public health careers in a variety of organizations and industries. Students are trained in epidemiologic study design; statistical analysis; and the biological principles underlying human diseases. Students utilize their training to implement epidemiologic surveillance and research studies, providing evidence-based information to promote health and prevent disease and injuries. Coursework includes: analytical epidemiology; biostatistics; research methods; disease surveillance, chronic disease epidemiology; genetic & molecular epidemiology; cancer prevention & control; injury epidemiology & control; and epidemiology of communicable diseases. Elective coursework includes: clinical trials; statistical methods in genetic association studies; relational databases; and introduction to survival analysis.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above