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M.S. Degree: “Computational Track”
July 5 through August 15 of the following
year
This 14-month program offers excellent
training in genetic epidemiology methods and software for undergraduates majoring in biology and/or mathematics/statistics, and prepares
graduates for employment in academia, industry or to prepare for further graduate
studies.
For descriptions of core courses and electives see "Curriculum"
Semester |
Course |
Course Number |
Credit Hours |
First Summer |
Statistical Computing
with SAS |
M21-503 |
2 |
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Biostatistics For
Research Workers
Biostatistics for Research Workers - Computer
Lab |
M21-505
M21-505A |
2 1 |
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Fundamentals of Genetic Epidemiology
Fundamentals of Genetic Epidemiology - Computer Lab |
M21-515
M21-515A |
2 1 |
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Introduction to Bioinformatics
Introduction to Bioinformatics - Computer Lab |
M21-550
M21-550A |
2 1 |
First Fall |
Study
Design & Management |
M21-615 |
3 |
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Human Linkage and
Association Analysis
Human Linkage and
Association Analysis-Computer Lab |
M21-5483
M21-5485 |
2 1 |
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Electives (with
Director’s approval) |
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3 |
First Spring |
Computational
Statistical Genetics |
M21-621 |
3 |
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Epidemiology for
Clinical Research |
U88-588 |
3 |
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Electives (with
Director’s approval) |
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3 |
2nd Summer |
Independent Research |
M21-610 |
6 |
TOTALS |
Total Credit Hours |
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35 |
Required Credit Hours
Thirty-five (35) total credit hours
are required.
Students may be exempt from
requirements satisfied elsewhere (which must be nearly identical to the courses
offered here) on a case-by-case basis along with any tuition implications.
Independent Research may not be exempt.
Grading
Letter Grades A – Superior, B – Good, C-Fair.
Plus or minus marks may be added to
a letter grade.
GPA of 3.0 required to pass.
M21-599 and M21-610 offered as
Pass/Fail.
Standard duration of study
July 5 through August 15 the
following year (full time).
Candidates must participate
in the July 5 -12, 2007 orientation and workshops
Computing/Unix
on July 6 and 9, 2007
Math/Statistics
July 10-12, 2007.
Part-time students will be allowed
one additional year to complete the program by August 15, 2009.
Electives
Electives
will be selected from an appropriate porfolio in consultation with the student’s advisor.
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Genetic Epidemiology Masters of Science (GEMS) Program,
Washington University School of Medicine, Division of Biostatistics,
Campus Box 8067, 660 South
Euclid, St. Louis, MO 63110-1093.
Phone (314)-362-1052, Fax: (314) 362-2693, Contact
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