Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology (Thesis-based)

University of Alberta

Clinical epidemiology involves the application of epidemiologic principles and methods to inform clinical practice. The Master of Science (MSc) Program in clinical epidemiology aims to provide clinicians with the competencies to conceptualize, design, conduct and analyze epidemiological and health services research and to translate and apply this knowledge to clinical practice. Eligible applicants must hold a medical or allied health professional degree. The overall aim is to improve the health of individuals and populations through the conduct and promotion of high quality interdisciplinary research.Clinical epidemiologists collaborate with a wide range of professional disciplines to enhance programs to prevent disease, assist in the development and application of patient decision aids, improve the quality of health care, evaluate clinical and health service interventions, improve public health, evaluate community health programs, promote health and inform health policy decisions.