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The Epidemiology PhD program provides advanced professional training in epidemiology to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for leadership in epidemiologic research and methodology. The goal of the doctoral program is to educate candidates to become independent, productive, and creative research scientists in the field of epidemiology.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Epidemiology PhD program provides advanced professional training in epidemiology to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for leadership in epidemiologic research and methodology. The goal of the doctoral program is to educate candidates to become independent, productive, and creative research scientists in the field of epidemiology.
Admission Requirements
International students whose native language is not English must provide official results of the Test of English as a Second Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Only official TOEFL and IELTS score reports will be accepted and must be submitted using the appropriate reporting code. Photocopies of test scores or unofficial records will not be accepted. IELTS scores will only be accepted through the E-Delivery service and must be sent to Boston University Graduate Programs. Boston University School of Public Health does not accept Duolingo English Test results.
01 Dec 2024
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
0 USD
Domestic (Out of State)
0 USD
International
0 USD
Scholarships
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Students entering the program receive a full-funding package, which includes tuition, health insurance and fees, and a stipend for four years. Support for the stipend is provided via research fellowships or training grants.
Successful candidates most often have research and work experience in a public-health related field.
A Master’s degree in epidemiology or another public health discipline or at least 2 completed semesters in a current Master’s program in epidemiology or another public health discipline.
We do not require the GRE or GMAT for admission.
International students whose native language is not English must provide official results of the Test of English as a Second Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
PhD in Epidemiology
01 Dec, 2024Application Deadline
Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
Only official TOEFL and IELTS score reports will be accepted and must be submitted using the appropriate reporting code. Photocopies of test scores or unofficial records will not be accepted. IELTS scores will only be accepted through the E-Delivery service and must be sent to Boston University Graduate Programs.
Boston University School of Public Health does not accept Duolingo English Test results.
Tuition fees
Domestic
Domestic (Out of State)
International
Scholarships
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To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:
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