Program Overview

Through a combination of coursework and independent research, students will gain skills to communicate scientifically, describe trends and patterns of disease incidence and prevalence, critically review scientific literature related to epidemiology; apply epidemiological and analytic methods in the design of research; collect, analyze and interpret health data; conduct a study; and write and defend a thesis.

The Master of Science in Epidemiology is 24, consecutive months in duration. The option for part-time studies can be made available to professionals who would like to continue working whilst pursuing their degree. If part-time is of interest, please contact MSc in Epidemiology Graduate Assistant for more information.

Completing Your Degree

To complete the requirements for the program, students must​ complete:

Fall, year 1 

• Completion of Introduction to Epidemiology (EPID 801) and Essentials of Biostatistics (EPID 821)
• Completion of one elective course
• Choose a thesis supervisor

Winter, year 1

• Completion of Intermediate Epidemiology (EPID 804) and Applied Regression Analysis (EPID 822) 
• Completion of one elective course 
• Submit Thesis Outline (EPID 899) - last working day in February 

Spring/summer, year 1

• Submit thesis proposal (EPID 899) - last working day in June 
• Present Master's Thesis Proposal (EPID 899) - July 

Fall/winter, year 2 

• Master's Thesis research (EPID 899)
• Supplementary electives (optional) 

Spring/summer, year 2

• Completion of Master's Thesis Research (EPID 899)
• Thesis Defense (EPID 899) - June/August

* Complete a Human Research Ethics (CORE) online tutorial before starting to work on their thesis. This online course is a mandatory requirement for all graduate students conducting research involving human subjects.

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