Academic Programs : PhD in Epidemiology
PhD in Epidemiology
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Epidemiology is an intensive research training program for students with prior training in Epidemiology or related disciplines. It provides advanced education and training for students seeking a professional career in medical and health-related research, as well as for physicians and other persons who have attained professional degrees and are seeking to integrate epidemiological research and methods into their ongoing careers. The program is primarily designed for persons who have an MPH degree, as well as for physicians and others who have a master’s or doctoral degree in a related discipline.
Average Program Duration: approximately 5 years
The Curriculum: The total requirements for the major are 66 credits. Coursework requirements for the doctoral program include:
Epidemiology Requirements (16 credits)
Advanced Epidemiology Methods I
Advanced Epidemiology Methods II
Basic Pathology
Ethics in Epidemiological Research
Research Seminar
Electives in Epidemiology (24 credits)
Genetic Epidemiology
Energy Balance I
Public Health Surveillance
Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Cancer Epidemiology
Physical Activity Epidemiology
Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology
Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Nutritional Epidemiology
Clinical Epidemiology
Doctoral Dissertation (12 credits)
Biostatistics Requirements (14 credits)
Advanced Biostatistics in Epidemiology I
Advanced Biostatistics in Epidemiology II
Advanced Statistics Using SAS or R
Survival Analysis
Clinical Trials
Energy Balance II
Survey Methods
Social Epidemiology
Behavioral Epidemiology
Diabetes Epidemiology
Psychiatric Epidemiology
Occupational Epidemiology
Environmental Epidemiology
To advance to candidacy for the degree, in addition to completion of the required coursework, students complete an area of concentration and must receive passing marks on comprehensive examinations in epidemiology and biostatistics. The final credit requirements for the doctoral degree include registration and successful completion of the doctoral dissertation. The dissertation and oral defense are the culminating experiences for the PhD in Epidemiology degree.