Concentrations are official variants of a master’s program that allow students to focus their studies on a specific area of interest. Students typically choose a concentration when they apply to their program, though they may be able to change concentrations later if they wish.
BGE Concentrations List
| Concentration | Program with Concentration | Concentration Director |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy | M.S. in Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases; M.S. in Integrative Neuroscience; M.S. in Microbiology & Immunology | Tomoko Y. Steen, Ph.D. |
| Clinical Trials and Research; Health Services and Community Engagement; Mechanistic and Biomedical Research | M.S. in Clinical & Translational Research | CLTR Program Director |
| Applied AI in Systems Medicine | M.S. in Systems Medicine | SYSM Program Director |
| Cancer Epidemiology; Infectious Disease Epidemiology; Social and Behavioral Epidemiology | M.S. in Epidemiology | EPID Program Director |
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I change to a new concentration? (Current students)
First, discuss your intent and the course implications with your program and receive approval from your program’s director. Then, email Holly Sanders to formally request the change to the new concentration, CCing your program’s director and administrator.
Please submit this request before registering for courses for the next semester so that the change will take effect at the beginning of the semester. At the latest, you must submit your request before the add/drop deadline.
How can I change from my current concentration to the standard program? (Current students)
First, discuss your intent and the course implications with your program and receive approval from your program’s director. Then, email Holly Sanders to formally request the change to the standard program, CCing your program’s director and administrator.
Please submit this request before registering for courses for the next semester so that the change will take effect at the beginning of the semester. At the latest, you must submit your request before the add/drop deadline.