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New York State International Training & Research Program

Degree Programs

Applicants admitted into NYS-ITRP degree programs will receive intensive training in his/her specialty. These programs are part of the graduate education experience of the University at Albany, School of Public Health. The departments of Epidemiology and Biomedical Sciences offer training leading to the MS, PhD and DrPH degrees. Training leading to PhD or DrPH degrees is available on a very limited basis. Two years is generally required to complete the requirements for the MS degree, while four years or more is usually necessary to complete the requirements of the PhD or DrPH degree.

MS in Epidemiology Program

 

This program is designed to develop skills and capability in the practice, research, and teaching of the discipline of epidemiology, which includes an understanding of the theory, methods, and knowledge of epidemiology. Recipients of this degree will:

 

  • Have a general understanding of the history, legal basis, and organization of public health practice.
  • Be able to define, compute, and interpret fundamental epidemiologic measures and explain the meaning of validity and precision in the context of epidemiologic research.
  • Have experience with techniques for collecting data and understanding and applying the principles for assessing the quality of measurement of disease exposure.
  • Understand and appropriately apply basic statistical techniques for the analysis of epidemiologic data.
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret and present the results of epidemiologic research.
  • Have knowledge of behavioral interventions.

PhD in Public Health or DrPH Program

This program is only available on a limited basis with advance approval (contact the program). The program provides applicants with a broad knowledge of basic and applied infectious disease epidemiologic concepts and principles. Recipients of this degree will be able to apply this knowledge to:

  • The biological, physical, and chemical factors that affect the health of communities.
  • The distribution of disease or conditions in populations, and factors that affect this distribution.
  • Concepts and methods of relevant social and behavioral sciences.
  • The collection, storage, retrieval, analysis, and interpretation of health data.
  • Planning, policy analysis, and administration of health programs.

Note: Applicants in both degree programs and post-doctoral programs are required to participate in mandatory intensive ethics training sessions. Subjects covered include research ethics, data management, data ownership, publications, misconduct, and intellectual property issues. Information is also provided on informed consent in human subjects research, responsible use of animals, issues relating to genetic testing, and information and issues relating to conflicts of interest.