Program Overview

PhD in Epidemiology

The PhD in Epidemiology is a minimum of 48 semester credit hours and represents a mastery of epidemiologic concepts, theories, and methodology; and a significant capacity for independent study. The doctoral program is research-intensive, and is designed for students who plan to go on to academic (university-based) or research careers in epidemiology and disease control.

Special Entrance Requirements

Applicants to the PhD program should hold an MS or MPH in Epidemiology from a regionally accredited university or college or have other accomplishments, which indicate readiness for doctoral study in epidemiology. GRE scores are required.

Course of Study

The following courses are required for a PhD in Epidemiology:

• Required for all School of Public Health Students
  • PH 101: Foundations of Public Health 1 (0 hours)
  • Leveling Courses (0 hours)
• Biostatistics and Epidemiology Courses
  • PHM 1690L: Introduction to Biostatistics in Public Health
  • PH 1700L: Intermediate Biostatistics
  • PHM 2612L: Introduction to Epidemiology
  • PH 2615L: Field Epidemiology
  • PH 2710L: Intermediate Epidemiology
• Major Courses
  • PHD 2711L: Advanced Epidemiology (3 hours)
  • PHD 2712L: Experimental Methods in Epidemiology (3 hours)
  • PHD 2990: Epidemiology Seminar (1 hour)
  • PHD 2720L: Epidemiologic Proposal Development (3 hours)
  • PH 1830L: Categorical Data Analysis (3 hours)
  • or PH 1831L: Survival Analysis
• Minor (9 hours)
• Focus Area (9 hours)
• Elective Courses (14 hours)
• Dissertation
  • PHD 9999: Dissertation Research (3 hours)
• Total Hours: 48