The courses listed below are required for an MPH in Public Health Genetics.
MPH Core Courses 1
| Course | Course name / Link to catalog description | Quarter Offered | Credits | Sugg. Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI 511 | Foundations of Public Health | AUT | 3 | YR 1 |
| PHI 512 | Analytic Skills for Public Health I | AUT | 7 | YR 1 |
| PHI 513 | Analytic Skills for Public Health II | WIN | 3 | YR 1 |
| PHI 514 | Determinants of Health | WIN | 3 | YR 2 |
| PHI 515 | Implementing Public Health Interventions | SPR | 4 | YR 1 |
| PHI 516 | Public Health Practice | SPR | 3 | YR 2 |
(updated November 2019)
PHG Core Courses
| Course | Course name / Link to catalog description | Quarter Offered | Credits | Sugg. Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHG 511 | Genetic Epidemiology Prerequisites: GENOME 371 or equivalent; AND EPI 511 or equivalent; AND BIOST 511 or equivalent | SPR | 3 | YR 1 |
| PHG 512 | Legal, Ethical, and Social Issues in Public Health Genetics | AUT | 3 | YR 1 |
| PHG 513 | Basic Concepts in Pharmacogenetics and Toxicogenomics Prerequisite: GENOME 372 or equivalent (offered every other year, next offering WIN2022) |
WIN | 3 | YR 1 |
| PHG 523 | Genetics and the Law Prerequisite: PHG 512 or equivalent (or instructor's permission) | WIN | 3 | YR 1 |
| PHG 527 | Social Science Reserach Methods | SPR | 3 | YR 1 |
(updated November 2019)
Seminar, Practicum, and Thesis Credits
| Course | Course name / Link to catalog description | Credits | Sugg. Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHG 580 | PHG Interactive Seminar | 1 per quarter (minimun 6 credits) | YR 1 & 2 |
| PHG 595 | PHG Master's Practicum | 4 (minimum/160 hrs) | AUT YR 2 |
| PHG 700 | Master's Thesis | 9 + (minimum 9 credits required) | YR 2 |
(updated May 2020)
Elective Courses
MPH students must complete a minimum of 6 elective credits. A list of approved electives is available on the MPH Elective Courses page.