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Lousiana State University Health Sciences Center
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1901 Perdido Street, Room 6205
New Orleans, LA 70112-1393
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Tel: +1 (0)504 568 40 61
Fax: +1(0)504 568 29 18
E-mail: jcampb@lsumc.edu
Internet: http://www.lsuhsc.edu
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International Course in Tropical Medicine (in Costa Rica) |
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New Orleans: Louisiana State University |
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United States
Costa Rica |
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Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months) |
| Topics |
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Healthcare areas: Tropical Diseases
Healthcare areas: Parasitic Diseases |
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English |
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Certificate of completion and
credit through Lousiana State University Medical Center. Accredited for 140 hours in
category 2 of the Physician's Recognition award of the American Medical Association. |
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Lousiana State University,
New Orleans and University of Costa Rica |
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Objectives/
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The course aims to provide students, based on their previous knowledge, an insight into the impact of tropical diseases on the population of affected areas. Biological aspects of the host-parasite relationships acting in the tropical environment are emphasized. The points stressed are:
the causative agent, its biology, including life cycles and aggressive mechanisms;
the host, its defense mechanisms and manifestations;
the tropical environment, its determination or modification of the host-parasite relation. |
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Annually in summer |
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| Duration |
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4 weeks |
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20 |
Participants'
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Medical students, interns, residents,
young physicians, public health personnel. |
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| Teaching staff |
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Joseph H. Miller, Ph.D.
Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Parasitology, LSUHSC, Phone: 504/568-4061,
Fax: 504/568-2918, E-mail: jcampb@lsuhsc.edu
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Dr. Pedro Morera, Professor of Parasitology, UCR
Ronald B. Luftig, Ph.D., Professor of Microbiology, LSUHSC
Joseph H. Miller, Ph.D., Professor of Medical Parasitology Emeritus, LSUHSC. |
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The course includes lectures, discussions, laboratory exercises, some clinical presentations. Various teaching sites include the Organization for Tropical Studies Biological Station at Las Cruces near the Panamanian border, the northern highlands around San Carlos, the Carribbean area in and about Limon, the San Juan de Dios Hospital and others in San Jose', as well as the barrios of San Jose'. Weekend field trips are to Limon and the Caribbean coast, San Carlos and surrounding highland areas, and the barrios of San Jose'. Although some patients will be presented when available, the course is not intended to provide expertise in the clinical practice of tropical medicine, as such knowledge requires a much longer training period. Students do not participate in direct patient care.
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Pass/Fail based on faculty
observations and short final exam. |
| Cooperation |
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Cooperative endeavor of Lousiana State
University Medical Center and the University of Costa Rica Medical School. |
| Course fee |
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$ 975 |
| Scholarship |
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None |
| Accommodation |
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With University of Costa Rica approved
Costa Rica families |
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http://www.lsuhsc.edu/wwwsom/micr/courses/crcourse.htm |
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Master of Public Health Biostatistics |
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New Orleans: Louisiana State University |
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United States |
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Master |
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Public/Global Health: Epidemiology and Disease Control
Health Research and Methods: Statistics
Health Research and Methods: Epidemiology
Health Research and Methods: Behavioural Sciences
Health Research and Methods: Study Design and Data Analysis
Management: Health Services Management
Health Determinants: Environment and Ecology |
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English |
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Master (MPH) |
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Lousiana State University,
New Orleans |
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Objectives/
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The MPH degree program with a concentration in biostatistics is a two-year degree that includes core courses in epidemiology, health services administration, environmental health, and behavioral sciences, as well as introductory and advanced courses in biostatistical methods. Coursework in biostatistical methods includes categorical data analysis, survival analysis, multivariate statistics, sampling, and the design and analysis of clinical trials. |
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Fall 2006 |
| Appl. Deadline |
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End of May 2006
Internet: http://publichealth.lsuhsc.edu/mph_application.asp |
| Requirements |
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- Differential and integral calculus
- Introductory linear algebra
- Experience with computers
Students may take the calculus and/or linear algebra courses either during the summer prior to admittance or concurrently during their 1st year in the program. The equivalent courses at UNO are MATH 2111, 2112, 2511. Students with limited or no computer background might consider CSCI 1060 at UNO. |
For further
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Stephen Looney
Professor and Director
Biostatistics Program
LSUHSC School of Public Health
1600 Canal St., Suite 1100
New Orleans, LA 70112-2854
Tel: +1 (0)504 568 80 83
Fax: +1 (0)504 568 27 86
Email: sloon1@lsuhsc.edu
Internet: http://publichealth.lsuhsc.edu/mph_biostatistics.asp
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Master of Public Health Behavioral/Community Health Sciences |
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New Orleans: Louisiana State University |
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United States |
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Master |
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Public/Global Health: Community, Rural and Urban Health
Management: Health Services Management
Health Research and Methods: Statistics
Health Research and Methods: Behavioural Sciences
Health Research and Methods: Epidemiology |
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English |
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Master (MPH) |
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Lousiana State University,
New Orleans |
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Objectives/
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The MPH program in Behavioral/Community Health Science (BCHS) prepares students for professional careers in which they will develop and deliver programs to improve and maintain health in our communities. Interventions to improve healthcare access and early detection of disease, to reduce or eliminate exposure to factors that increase risk of disease, and to educate the public and healthcare professionals are lead by behavioral scientists. Behavioral/community health programs are an integral component of most major public health programs.
Core courses in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health Sciences, Health Services Administration and Management, Behavioral Health Science, and Ethics, as well as Fieldwork and Thesis/Capstone.
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Fall 2006 |
| Appl. Deadline |
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End of May 2006
Internet: http://publichealth.lsuhsc.edu/mph_application.asp
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| Requirements |
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1. A baccalaureate degree from a college or university approved by a regional accrediting agency;
2. Grade point average of 3.0 for undergraduate and graduate work on a 4-point scale and based on all work for which a grade is given;
3. A minimum combined score of 1000 on the Verbal and Quantitative components of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). When appropriate, the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT-23 minimum score) or Dental Admissions Test (DAT – 15 minimum score) may be substituted; and
4. Satisfactory standing at the most recent educational institution attended. |
For further
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http://publichealth.lsuhsc.edu/mph_behavioral.asp |
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21/10/2005 mas |
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Master of Public Health Community/Preventive Medicine |
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New Orleans: Louisiana State University |
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United States |
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Master |
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Public/Global Health: Community, Rural and Urban Health
Public/Global Health: Promotion and Prevention
Public/Global Health: Epidemiology and Disease Control
Management: Health Services Management
Health Research and Methods: Statistics
Health Research and Methods: Epidemiology |
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English |
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Master (MPH) |
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Lousiana State University,
New Orleans |
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Objectives/
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Program Descriptions: A 38-hour CEPH-accredited companion MPH curriculum is offered to duel-degree graduate and doctoral students on the LSUHSC campus and health professionals. It offers a choice of 3 tracks: (1) Public Health and Preventive Medicine (PHPM), (2) Administration and Management (A&M), and (3) the Generalist Track, a very popular combination of tracks (1) and (2), with electives selected from both tracks (1) and (2). Although the companion and health professional programs were initially designed to be completed by students and residents on a part-time basis over 3-4 years, full-time students, such as health professional graduates or even fellows on protected non-clinical academic or research time, may easily complete the entire curriculum in 3-6 semesters. |
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Fall 2006 |
| Appl. Deadline |
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End of May 2006
Internet: http://publichealth.lsuhsc.edu/mph_application.asp |
| Duration |
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full-time students in 3-6 semesters
part-time students over 3-4 years |
| Requirements |
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1. A baccalaureate degree from a college or university approved by a regional accrediting agency;
2. Grade point average of 3.0 for undergraduate and graduate work on a 4-point scale and based on all work for which a grade is given;
3. A minimum combined score of 1000 on the Verbal and Quantitative components of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). When appropriate, the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT-23 minimum score) or Dental Admissions Test (DAT – 15 minimum score) may be substituted; and
4. Satisfactory standing at the most recent educational institution attended. |
For further
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http://publichealth.lsuhsc.edu/mph_preventive_med.asp |
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21/10/2005 mas |
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Master of Public Health Environmental/Occupational Health |
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New Orleans: Louisiana State University |
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United States |
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Master |
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Health Determinants: Environment and Ecology
Health Determinants: Working Conditions, Occupational Health
Management: Health Services Management
Healthcare areas: Prevention
Health Research and Methods: Epidemiology |
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English |
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Master (MPH) |
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Lousiana State University,
New Orleans |
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The MPH program in Environmental/Occupational Health Sciences (ENHS) is designed to provide graduates interested in careers in risk assessment, regulatory toxicology, occupational safety and health, or industrial hygiene with a solid academic background to assist them in preparing for their appropriate certification examinations in industrial hygiene and safety after meeting the practice and experiential requirements as determined by the professional certifying boards. Physicians who complete the MPH in ENHS will meet the requirements for ABMS board eligibility and for formal board certification by the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) in the following medical specialty fields: (1) General Preventive Medicine and Public Health, (2) Occupational and Environmental Medicine, (3) Aerospace Medicine, (4) Diving and Undersea Medicine, and (5) Medical Toxicology.
Core courses in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health Sciences, Health Services Administration and Management, Behavioral Health Science, and Ethics, as well as Fieldwork and Thesis/Capstone.
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Fall 2006 |
| Appl. Deadline |
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End of May 2006
Internet: http://publichealth.lsuhsc.edu/mph_application.asp |
| Requirements |
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1. A baccalaureate degree from a college or university approved by a regional accrediting agency;
2. Grade point average of 3.0 for undergraduate and graduate work on a 4-point scale and based on all work for which a grade is given;
3. A minimum combined score of 1000 on the Verbal and Quantitative components of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). When appropriate, the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT-23 minimum score) or Dental Admissions Test (DAT – 15 minimum score) may be substituted; and
4. Satisfactory standing at the most recent educational institution attended. |
For further
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http://publichealth.lsuhsc.edu/mph_environmental.asp |
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21/10/2005 mas |
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Master of Public Health Epidemiology |
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New Orleans: Louisiana State University |
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United States |
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Master |
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Public/Global Health: Epidemiology and Disease Control
Healthcare areas: Infectious Diseases
Healthcare areas: Prevention
Health Research and Methods: Study Design and Data Analysis |
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English |
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Master (MPH) |
| Location |
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Lousiana State University,
New Orleans |
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Objectives/
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The mission of the Epidemiology Program at LSUHSC School of Public Health is to contribute to a reduction in adverse health outcomes and health disparities in human populations through research, education and service. A particular emphasis is placed on the population of Louisiana, consistent with the mission of the School and Health Sciences Center. A baccalaureate degree from a college or university approved by a regional accrediting agency. |
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Fall 2006 |
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End of May 2006
Internet: http://publichealth.lsuhsc.edu/mph_application.asp |
| Requirements |
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- A grade point average of 3.0 for undergraduate and graduate work on a 4-point scale, based on all work for which a grade is given; and
- A minimum combined score of 1000 on the Verbal and Quantitative components of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
1. A baccalaureate degree from a college or university approved by a regional accrediting agency;
2. Grade point average of 3.0 for undergraduate and graduate work on a 4-point scale and based on all work for which a grade is given;
3. A minimum combined score of 1000 on the Verbal and Quantitative components of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). When appropriate, the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT-23 minimum score) or Dental Admissions Test (DAT – 15 minimum score) may be substituted; and
4. Satisfactory standing at the most recent educational institution attended. |
For further
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http://publichealth.lsuhsc.edu/mph_epidemiology.asp |
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21/10/2005 mas |
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Master of Public Health in Policy and Systems Management |
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New Orleans: Louisiana State University |
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United States |
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Master |
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Management: Health System Management
Public/Global Health: Health Policy and Planning
Management: Health Economics and Financing
Management: Health Care Quality Improvement
Health Research and Methods: Statistics
Health Research and Methods: Study Design and Data Analysis |
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English |
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Master (MPH) |
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Lousiana State University,
New Orleans |
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Objectives/
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The MPH program in Health Systems Management (HSM) is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in healthcare organizations. Pre professional and professional students are prepared for these roles through the study and application of the principles of health systems management with a special focus on the quality and cost effectiveness of the care they provide and on the information systems that support them.
All students are required to take foundation courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health sciences, behavioral health sciences, health system management and ethics. Required and elective advanced HSM courses, fieldwork and a capstone complete the curriculum.
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Fall 2006 |
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End of May 2006
Internet: http://publichealth.lsuhsc.edu/mph_application.asp |
| Requirements |
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1. A baccalaureate degree from a college or university approved by a regional accrediting agency;
2. Grade point average of 3.0 for undergraduate and graduate work on a 4-point scale and based on all work for which a grade is given;
3. A minimum combined score of 1000 on the Verbal and Quantitative components of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). When appropriate, the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT-23 minimum score) or Dental Admissions Test (DAT – 15 minimum score) may be substituted; and
4. Satisfactory standing at the most recent educational institution attended. |
For further
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http://publichealth.lsuhsc.edu/mph_health_policy.asp |
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Master of Science Biometry |
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New Orleans: Louisiana State University |
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United States |
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Research Degree: M.Sc. / M.Phil. / Ph.D. |
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Health Research and Methods
Health Research and Methods: Statistics
Health Research and Methods: Study Design and Data Analysis
Clinical Research and Methods |
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English |
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MSc |
| Location |
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Lousiana State University,
New Orleans |
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Objectives/
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Biostatistics is concerned with the development and application of statistical methodology to the study of living organisms. At the LSU Health Sciences Center, the focus is on applications of biostatistics to clinical research problems in medicine, dentistry, nursing, and allied health. Since the beginning of the 20th century, statistics has been an indispensable tool in research targeted toward the treatment and prevention of disease.
The MS in Biometry is a two-year degree that begins with a core of advanced biostatistical methods and statistical theory. Additional coursework in biostatistical methods includes categorical data analysis, survival analysis, multivariate statistics, and sampling. MS in Biometry students also receive training in research ethics, epidemiology, and the design and analysis of clinical trials. |
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| Next Beginning |
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Fall 2006 |
| Appl. Deadline |
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End of May 2006
Internet: http://publichealth.lsuhsc.edu/mph_application.asp |
| Requirements |
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- Math through Calculus III
- Linear algebra
- Computer programming course
- Basic statistics course
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For further
information |
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Stephen Looney
Professor and Director
Biostatistics Program
LSUHSC School of Public Health
1600 Canal St., Suite 1100
New Orleans, LA 70112-2854
Tel: +1 (0)504 568 80 83
Fax: +1 (0)504 568 27 86
Email: sloon1@lsuhsc.edu
Internet: http://publichealth.lsuhsc.edu/ms_degree_biostatistics.asp
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