Public Health Epidemiology - Loma Linda University

Public Health Epidemiology from Loma Linda University is a Campus Master Epidemiology degree that prepares you for a Science career. The program leading to an MPH degree in epidemiology provides theoretical and practical training applicable to a variety of public health problems. Seven specializations are offered by the program. Each specialization is designed to meet a particular professional need. The MPH in Epidemiology is designed for persons interested in a career studying the relationship of risk factors to a variety of disease outcomes (e.g., the effect of nutrients, inactivity, stress, high blood pressure, environmental exposure, obesity, or immunologic characteristics on heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, longevity, infectious diseases, reproductive outcome, etc.). Learner outcomes Upon completion of this degree, the graduate should be able to: 1. Conduct high-quality epidemiologic research???including appropriate design, statistical analysis of data, and interpretation and reporting of results. 2. Conduct and evaluate clinical trials. 3. Conduct disease surveillance as practiced in state and county health departments. 4. Critically review the literature and identify strengths and weaknesses of design, analyses, and conclusions. 5. Evaluate the effects of potential confounding and interaction in a research design. 6. Apply knowledge of disease mechanisms and information from the biological disciplines to interpretation of statistical findings in biomedical research. 7. Collaborate with or serve as a research consultant to health professionals by providing technical expertise with regard to literature review, study design, data analysis, and interpretation and reporting of results. View more details on Loma Linda University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Epidemiology courses.