MSCP Public Health Sciences for Clinical Professionals at University of Chicago

Programme overview

The MS for clinical professionals trains clinicians who already hold doctoral-level degrees in biostatistics, epidemiology and health services research. Most students are also in a clinical fellowship or training programme.

Faculty: Biological Sciences Division | Department: Public Health Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time; can be spread over two or more years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Required courses cover biostatistics (PBHS 32100, 32410, 32700), epidemiology (PBHS 30910, 31001) and health services research (PBHS 35100), plus three approved electives for nine courses in total. Students write a master's paper approved by two faculty readers and must earn at least a B in required courses and an overall B average.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme: a doctoral-level clinical degree (MD, DO, nursing PhD or similar) from an accredited institution, or completed pre-clinical training at an accredited medical school; pre-clinical applicants need a plan to complete both MD and MS and a letter of support from the medical school. A statement describing how the programme will advance professional goals is required. Applications are due 1 May and submitted online.

Duration: 1 year

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