Curriculum: Overview
The IPHG curriculum combines rigorous interdisciplinary training with a strong base in science. In addition to the field of public health, IPHG courses include epidemiology, pharmacogenetics, bio ethics, law, anthropology, and other related areas of study.
IPHG core courses include the following:
- PHG 511 Genetic Epidemiology
- PHG 512 Legal, Ethical, and Social Issues in Public Health Genetics
- PHG 513 Basic Concepts in Pharmacogenetics and Toxicogenomics
- PHG 518 Computer Applications in Genetic Epidemiology
- PHG 519 Statistical Methods in Genetic Epidemiology
- PHG 521 Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Public Health Genetics
- PHG 522 Ethical Frameworks of Public Health Genetics
- PHG 523 Genetics and the Law
- PHG 525 Public Commentary on Ethical Issues in Public Health Genetics
- PHG 536 Bioinformatics and Gene Sequence Analysis
- PHG 537 Pharmacoeconomics, Genetics, and Healthcare
- PHG 541 Economic and Policy Issues for Genetic Technologies and Services
- PHG 542 Genetic Discovery in Medicine and Public Health
- PHG 543 Social and Behavioral Research Methods in Public Health Genetics
- PHG 551 Human Genomics: Science, Ethics, and Society
- PHG 580 Interactive Seminar in Public Health Genetics*
- PHG 581 Introduction to Genetic Services and Bioinformatics in Public Health Genetics
- PHG 591 Public Health Genetics Journal Club (UW NetID Required)
*Note: The bi-weekly seminar series, PHG 580, is open to all interested in learning more about Public Health Genetics.
Degree and Certificate Course Requirements
Lists of required and elective courses can be found on the pages describing the requirements for the IPHG degree and certificate programs:
Master of Public Health in PHG
Concurrent JD / Master of Public Health in PHG
Master of Science in Genetic Epidemiology
Ph.D. in Public Health Genetics
Graduate Certificate in Public Health Genetics
Interdisciplinary Study
IPHG students can take part in directed interdisciplinary research, field projects, and public health programs through the participating schools, colleges, and institutions. Each of these units is represented on the Internal Advisory Board that provides guidance to the program.