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Masters Degree: Tracks in Epidemiology and Human Genetics
Track in Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
We offer both a thesis and non-thesis master’s degree in Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine. As in the Epidemiology PhD program, there is a strong emphasis on acquisition of quantitative skills, providing students with a strong background in study design and data analysis. While some students enter the program from a baccalaureate program, most have other health-related degrees.
Track in Clinical Research
We offer both a thesis and non-thesis master’s degree in Clinical Research, targeted toward physicians and other health professionals who are committed to a clinical research career. Within this degree program students have the option of entering one of four tracks: Epidemiologic Research, Outcomes and Health Services Research, Human Genetics, and Research Ethics.
Track in Human Genetics & Genomic Medicine
We offer a thesis-based master's degree in Human Genetics and Genomic Medicine for students wanting training in human genetics, especially as it relates to health and disease. The MS in Human Genetics follows a similar curriculum as the PhD Track in Human Genetics & Genomic Medicine, but with the second year devoted largely towards a master's thesis.
UMB also offers a joint MS degree in Biostatistics with UMBC: Joint Program in Biostatistics
This MS degree in applied mathematics/biostatistics was developed in collaboration with UMBC (the UMBC campus is located approximately 9 miles from the downtown UMB professional school campus, with regular shuttle service between the two campuses). Students receive a MS in Applied Mathematics with a biostatistics track.