MSc in Epidemiology
The M.Sc. in epidemiology is a branch of basic medical sciences and health that evaluates the individuals and public health by collecting data and its analysis. It identifies their distribution in the society, factors affecting them, and then proposes solutions and evaluates the services provided by the health centers in different levels.
Graduates of epidemiology enhance epidemiological thinking in the society and in different administrative parts of it. They analyze the public health data and help authorities in data analysis, making evidence-based decision and also drawing their attention to cost-effectiveness. In this regard, they help to produce full and equal access to quality health care services for all members of the community. They also help by proposing solutions and offering effective preventive measures raising the medical sciences in the country by doing clinical researches with regard to research standards and by raising the quality of the results. It is expected that in the future we would become one of the main centers of decision making and policy making in the field of health and disease in our region and worldwide.
Courses
Duration: 2.5 years
Prerequisite courses: 6 credits (conditional)
Compensatory: 1 credit
Special Courses: 18 credits
Thesis: 6 credits
Seminar: 2 credits
Total: 32 credits
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Compensatory Courses
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Credits
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Medical Information Dissemination Systems
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1
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core Specialized Course
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Epidemiology Basics
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2
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Epidemiology Methods
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2
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Biostatistics Methods 1
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2
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Biostatistics Methods 1
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2
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Epidemiology of Contagious Diseases
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2
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Epidemiology of Non-Contagious Diseases
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2
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Heath Data Analysis Using Computers
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2
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Survey Methods of Epidemiology
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2
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Research Method
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2
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noncore Specialized courses
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Survey Methods
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2
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Non-parametric Survey Methods
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2
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Epidemiology Modelling
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2
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Health Economics
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2
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Medical Demography
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2
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Epidemiology of Non-Contagious Diseases
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2
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Heath Data Analysis
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2
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Using Computers
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2
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Survey Methods of Epidemiology
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2
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Research Method
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2
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Genetic Epidemiology
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2
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Reproductive Epidemiology
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2
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Principles of Cancer Epidemiology
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2
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Application of Epidemiology in Health System
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2
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Internship
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2
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Social Epidemiology
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2
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Principles of Health Planning and Management
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2
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M.Sc. Thesis Proposal
The thesis proposal describes the rationale for the proposed research and outlines its basic components. The proposal is submitted to the department’s research committee members (consisting of a dissertation advisor, department’s head, and department education and research representatives) for the final evaluation and approval.
Thesis Defense
The student and the thesis committee are required to comply with the School of Public Health guidelines with regard to preparation of the thesis and meeting deadlines for graduation. During the thesis defense, the thesis committee will thoroughly examine the student’s knowledge in the content area of the research.