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Important Catalog Information for Summer 2020 Matriculants

Due to the planned consolidation during the summer of 2020, of the University of South Florida, the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, into a single university with a fully aligned and integrated curriculum and a single set of academic policies and procedures, any undergraduate or graduate student who matriculates at one of the three USF institutions on or after May 18, 2020, will adhere to the curricula, policies, and procedures described in the 2020-21 USF undergraduate or graduate catalog, respectively.

Concentration: Epidemiology &

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Biostatistics (Code: PEB)

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Check Sheets by Year:2010/112011/122012/132013/142014/152015/16

Please print the check sheet and take it with you to your advising appointments each semester.

Concentration Details

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titleCompetencies

In addition to the overall Master of Public Health degree competencies, Epidemiology and Biostatistics dual concentration graduates will be able to meet the competencies from both the Epidemiology M.P.H. and the Biostatistics M.P.H..

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titlePrerequisites

In addition to meeting the admission requirements for the Master of Public Health degree, applicants should also meet these concentration prerequisites:

  • Public health course prerequisites:
    • For students who lack training in public health or biological sciences :
      • HSC 4551 Survey of Human Diseases
      • PHC 4101 Introduction to Public Health
  • Suggested/preferred undergraduate majors: mathematics, statistics, computer sciences, natural sciences, biological sciences, engineering, medical sciences, environmental sciences, management information systems.
  • Prerequisite undergraduate courses: linear algebra, calculus, basic computer skills (e.g. operating system, internet, word processing, spread sheet).
  • Work experience: Prior work experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Other criteria: Academic background, goal statement, student's academic interest, references and availability of faculty and facility resources are also considered as part of the entrance evaluation.
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titleCurriculum

Program Coursework

Requirement

Hours

Pre-reqs*

College Core and Foundation Courses

16 

Required Concentration Courses

24 

PHC 6053

Categorical Data Analysis

3

PHC 6051 or CI

PHC 6051

Biostatistics II

3

PHC 6000, 6050, or CI

PHC 6060

Biostatistical Case Studies & Collaboration I

3

Doctoral Program or CI

HSC 6055

Survival Analysis

3

PHC 6051, 6701, or CI

PHC 6020

Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

3

PHC 6050, 6000, or CI

PHC 6010Epidemiology Methods I3PHC 6000 or CI
PHC 6011Epidemiology Methods II3PHC 6000, 6010, or CI
PHC 6701

Computer Applications for Public Health

Researchers

3CI

Emphasis Area Support Courses

 6 

MPH Requirements

4 

PHC 6945

Supervised Field Experience

1-3

See Notes Below

PHC 6977

Special Project

3

 
 Comprehensive Exam (CPH exam) Must be registered for 2 hours.
Total Minimum Credit Hours50 

 * CH=Credit Hours; Pre-reqs= prerequisite courses unless noted as CR (co-requisite) or CC (Concurrent requisite)

  1. During 2nd semester meet with advisor and begin planning field experience. See http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/academicaffairs/fe/. May be met through the Peace Corps Master’s International option.
  2. Any grade below a C (C- to F) is required to be retaken.  The grade will be included in the student's GPA.
  3. The College Reserves All Rights to Repeal And/or Modify.
  4. Students who have previously taken introductory statistics courses and have a strong mathematical background must take the more advanced level biostatistics course "PHC 6057: Biostatistical Inference I" instead of  "PHC 6050: Biostatistics I". However, if a student does not have this prior training in introductory statistics coursework then she/he can take both PHC 6050 Biostatistics I and PHC 6057 Biostatistical Inference I.
  5. Supervised Field Experience and the Special Project must include epidemiologic and biostatistical content.
  • For Emphasis Area Support Courses, students will select additional departmental coursework from the following categories:
    • 1 Course in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
    • 1 Course in Chronic Disease Epidemiology

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Delivery: Traditional

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Concentration was terminated effective fall 2018.

This concentration is a professional degree, intended for individuals who wish to obtain a broad understanding of public health, with a strong background in analytical skills and methods. The knowledge and skills obtained through this concentration will enable graduates to seek positions that characterize the health status of communities, critically evaluate research on determinants of health-related events, formulate strategies to evaluate the impact of health related interventions and foster the application of epidemiologic and biostatistical methods for health promotion/disease prevention activities.

Master's Progression Policy

Review the progression policy for the MPH, MHA and MSPH.

Program of Study

If you have questions on your program, please contact your Academic Advisor.

Current students may access their Degree Works planner (Degree Works may also be accessed from my.usf.edu or OASIS). Students may view their current progress in Archivum at usf.appiancloud.com/. (See Archivum instructions.). If you are not a current student, or want to view program requirements from a different catalog year please use these sources: 

There may be circumstances in which a student may need to change their catalog year. This must be initiated through a discussion with your academic advisor. Details regarding USF policy on changing catalog year can be found at https://catalog.usf.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=1375#students-major-degree-requirements. 

Current Competencies (beginning Fall 2017)

MPH Competencies
Epidemiology Competencies
Biostatistics Competencies

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2011 - 2016 Competencies

Graduate Advising

Please refer to the full list of graduate advisors available on the MPH Graduate Advising page.

Graduate Advisor/Mentor Use Only:

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