Tennessee

The University of Tennessee

Memphis, TN 38163

Master of Science Program in Epidemiology

University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN 38163
www.utmem.edu/prevmed/pm/msepiprogram.html
(901) 448-5500

Program Chair: Andrew J. Bush, Ph.D.
Program Director: Pamela D. Connor, Ph.D.
ewebb@utmem.edu
Program Coordinator: Elizabeth Webb

Degree Offered
MS in Epidemiology

Eligibility
Bachelor's degree with a grade-point average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited college or university

Duration
2 Years

Thesis Requirement
Thesis or Research article for publication

Goals
To provide the necessary methodological skills to enable students to pursue epidemiological research independently in their chosen fields.

Certificate in Clinical Research Program

University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN 38163
www.utmem.edu/prevmed/pm/k30certificateprogram.html
(901) 448-5500

Program Chair: Andrew J. Bush, Ph.D.
Program Director: Pamela D. Connor, Ph.D.
ewebb@utmem.edu
Program Coordinator: Elizabeth Webb

Degree Offered
Certificate

Eligibility
Bachelor's degree with a grade-point average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited college or university

Duration
2 Years (or longer, dependant on individual's pace)

Goals
To enhance the education and skills of clinical researchers by offering online, introductory graduate courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical research design, ethics, and other disciplines related to the effective, efficient conduct of clinical research.

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Nashville, TN 37232

Master of Science in Clinical Investigation Program

S-3126A MCN
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN 37232-2195
www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/msci
(615) 322-3480
susan.britt@vanderbilt.edu
Director: Dr. Nancy J. Brown

Degree Offered
MS in Clinical Investigation

Eligibility
Board-eligible physicians or PhDs with a goal of clinical investigation

Duration
2 years

Thesis Requirement
Thesis, Grant, or Manuscript

Goals
It is expected that graduates of this program will successfully compete for grants such as the K-23, Clinical Associate Physician Award, R0-1, and major foundation grants.