Clinical Research

This program will prepare you to:

• Conduct patient-oriented research, directly interacting with human subjects to better understand disease, therapeutic interventions, clinical trials and more

• Conduct epidemiologic and behavioral studies

• Understand outcomes and health services research

Our faculty members are among the leading experts in public health today. They are regularly sought after by national and international media to provide perspectives on some of the world’s most troubling public health problems, such as infectious disease, smoking and obesity.

• Fundamentals of Clinical Research

• Research Seminar

• Epidemiologic Methods I

• Epidemiologic Methods II

• Writing Research Grants

• Biostatistics I

• Biostatistics II

• Clinical Trials

• Ethics in Public Health: Research and Policy

• Elective Credits

• Thesis Credits: Master’s

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health requires applicants to submit the following within the Sophas application:Statement of Purpose and Objectives describing the reasons for your interest in public health, your intended program of study, the University of Minnesota SPH and your career goals.Resume or C.V.Official transcripts from each U.S. college or university attended must be sent from that institution directly to Sophas. This includes a University of Minnesota transcript (if applicable). Do not send transcripts to the University of Minnesota.Official GRE scores 3 letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional references. Letters should be provided in Sophas. Do not have letters of recommendation sent to the University of Minnesota. English Language Requirements TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test: 90

Accreditation

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).