Cancer Epi & Prevention

Course Description

This course is aimed at providing students with an introduction to cancer epidemiology and cancer prevention. The topics in this course will review known and suspected cancer risk factors; discuss descriptive data on cancer rates; address methodological issues and limitations in assessing causality; discuss potential opportunities for primary and secondary cancer prevention. Students will be expected to present a selected topic on a current topic in cancer, providing opportunities to discuss cutting-edge research areas in the field.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript - Bachelor's. You will be contacted after registration for required evidence of immunization. 

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Remission Eligible: Yes; all university policies apply. 

Instructor Approval: Required; Please email the instructor of this course to request permission to enroll. We typically recommend including a transcript and 2-3 sentences as to why you are interested in taking the course. Once you receive permission, please forward your communication documenting permission to courses@tufts.edu.