Overview
The Epidemiology program at American University of Beirut offers basic training in the methods of design, conduct and analysis for various types of studies including sample surveys, longitudinal, case-control and clinical studies. Important aspects of the program are training in independent research, through the thesis requirement, and involvement in collaborative research projects undertaken by Faculty to gain practical, hands-on research experience.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a knowledge base in the disciplines of health management and policy, social and behavioral sciences, and environmental health.
- Describe the epidemiology of common communicable and non-communicable diseases of public health significance with particular relevance to the region
- Apply appropriate study designs and develop protocols for observational and experimental epidemiological studies
- Identify and conduct the appropriate data analysis methods using a computerized software program
- Perform advanced statistical analysis on data from different epidemiological studies
- Demonstrate ability to critically assess the results of their own or others’ epidemiological studies
- Apply ethical principles in all stages of epidemiological research
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods in Public Health
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Epidemiology of Non Communicable
- Diseases and Mental Health Disorders
- Epidemiology, Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases
- Epidemiology Beyond the Basics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Beirut, Lebanon
Disciplines
EpidemiologyWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Online graduate application
- Official university transcript(s) – All levels
- 2 recommendation letters
- GMAT/GMAT Focus or GRE is required for some Master's programs as detailed at the Graduate FAQ page.
- English language requirements (upon admission)
- Application fees ($52)
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youCitizens or residents16380 USD / year≈ 16380 USD / year
Living costs
Beirut
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Funding
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