Master of Science Degree in
Epidemiology and Clinical Research
Sample MS Degree Program
| Course | Units | Total | |
First Quarter: Autumn |
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| EPI 225 | Introduction to Epidemiologic and Clinical Research Methods | 3 | |
| EPI 259 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Epidemiology | 3 | |
| EPI 236* | Epidemiology Research Seminar | 1 | |
| EPI 223 | Introduction to Data Management and Analysis in SAS | 2 | |
| Elective | Optional* (see list of electives) | Varies | |
| -- | Total for Autumn Quarter | 9+ | |
Second Quarter: Winter |
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| EPI 226 | Intermediate Epidemiologic and Clinical Research Methods | 3 | |
| EPI 261 | Intermediate Biostatistics: Analysis of Discrete Data | 3 | |
| MED 255 | Responsible Conduct of Research | 1 | |
| EPI 236 | Epidemiology Research Seminar | 1 | |
| Elective | Elective (see list of electives) | 2 | |
| -- | Total for Winter Quarter | 10 | |
Third Quarter: Spring |
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| EPI 251 | Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials | 3 | |
| EPI 262 | Intermediate Biostatistics: Regression, Prediction, Survival Analysis | 3 | |
| EPI 236 | Epidemiology Research Seminar | 1 | |
| Elective | Elective (see list of electives) | 2-3 | |
| -- | Total for Spring Quarter | 9-10 | |
Subsequent Quarters |
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| EPI 399 | Graduate Research (Master Thesis) | Varies | |
| Elective | Elective (see list of electives) | Varies | |
| -- | Total for other quarters | Varies | |
Total Units |
45 | ||
Full time graduate students take 8-10 units. Graduate education at Stanford is a full-time commitment requiring full-time enrollment, typically at least 8 units during Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters. Enrolling in more than 10 units in a quarter will lead to additional tuition charges.
*3 units of EPI 236 required during your enrollment