MS Epidemiology and Clinical Research at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MS in Epidemiology and Clinical Research is a multidisciplinary programme for health care professionals who want experience in clinical and population health research. Students take quantitative courses alongside doctoral and master's students in the Program in Public Health and are mentored by clinical researchers in fields such as neurology, psychiatry, pharmacology, anesthesiology and vascular disease.

Faculty: Program in Public Health, Renaissance School of Medicine | Department: Public Health | Duration: Minimum 33 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

At least 33 credits: core courses in the research process, Biostatistics I and II, Epidemiology for Public Health, Advanced Research Methods, Applied Biostatistics and a 6-credit research practicum, plus 9 credits of electives such as Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Clinical Trials, Clinical Outcomes Research and Grant Writing.

Career pathways

Careers in clinical research and population health research, with preparation to compete for national career development awards, training grants and investigator-initiated funding.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applications through SOPHAS. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a 3.2 GPA or better (a doctoral degree in a medical, dental or other healthcare field is preferred). Official transcripts (non-US/Canada degrees need NACES-accredited evaluation). Three references. Cover letter of up to 500 words describing research interests, a potential mentor and career goals. Interview if requested by the Research Mentor Matching committee.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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