Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (DEPM)

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Masters Programs

Masters in Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine

DEPM offers 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.

Joint Program in Biostatistics

The 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.

Masters in Clinical Research

DEPM offers both a thesis and non-thesis master’s degree in Clinical Research, targeted toward physicians and other health professions 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.

Degree Descriptions/Handbooks/Course Planners/Guides

Download our Graduate student handook (in PDF format).

Download our Graduate Course Planner (in PDF format) to see which courses are offered each semester.

Download a Web Registration Guide (in MS word format, updated July 2007). Only students in the MS and PhD programs in epidemiology and preventive medicine are authorized to register on-line.

How to Apply

Applicants to the Graduate Program must meet or exceed the minimum standards of the University of Maryland Graduate School. Official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE Aptitude test) taken within the past three years are mandatory for all applications. Physicians may submit MCAT scores instead of GRE scores. All degree-seeking students must enter the program in the Fall Semester. Application materials should be complete to the Graduate School by March 1 for Fall entry. More information on UMB graduate admissions can be found at: http://graduate.umaryland.edu/admissions/instructions.html. International students must submit complete applications (including a TOEFL score of 550 or better) by January 1 for Fall admission.

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