The purpose of the program is to provide a scholarly environment for the health sciences community that will stimulate and enhance learning and expand knowledge by conducting research. Graduates are professional experts or consultants who can advise persons and agencies in other fields.

The School is a participating unit in the biostatistics program (at the master’s level).

The faculty members of the School come from a wide variety of academic backgrounds and interests. The School has an active research program, involving extensive collaborations with other groups. Active areas of research include: • Etiological Epidemiology • Social Epidemiology • Clinical Epidemiology & Health Services Research