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Public Health Sciences: Specialization in Epidemiology (PhD)

Tuitionfee

1,550 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Feb, 2023Application Deadline

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Public Health PhD specialization in Epidemiology is designed to consist of 49 credit hours of coursework over a minimum of two years plus one to four years for completion of the dissertation. The coursework is organized into two blocks of 26 and 23 credit hours. The curriculum outlined below represents an ideal sequence for a full-time student. A part-time student may need to deviate from this sequence. Completion of the first block of coursework is prerequisite for sitting for the proficiency examination. After passing the proficiency examination, the student can proceed with the second block of coursework. Successful completion of the second block is prerequisite to sitting for the candidacy examination.
After passing the candidacy examination, the student is admitted to doctoral candidacy. A doctoral candidate must then successfully develop and defend a dissertation proposal that describes an original and independent research project. Upon successful defense of the proposal, the student may then proceed to dissertation research. Upon successful completion of the research, oral defense of the dissertation, and demonstration of the required competencies listed above, the student is awarded the PhD degree.

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Public Health PhD specialization in Epidemiology is designed to consist of 49 credit hours of coursework over a minimum of two years plus one to four years for completion of the dissertation. The coursework is organized into two blocks of 26 and 23 credit hours. The curriculum outlined below represents an ideal sequence for a full-time student. A part-time student may need to deviate from this sequence. Completion of the first block of coursework is prerequisite for sitting for the proficiency examination. After passing the proficiency examination, the student can proceed with the second block of coursework. Successful completion of the second block is prerequisite to sitting for the candidacy examination.
After passing the candidacy examination, the student is admitted to doctoral candidacy. A doctoral candidate must then successfully develop and defend a dissertation proposal that describes an original and independent research project. Upon successful defense of the proposal, the student may then proceed to dissertation research. Upon successful completion of the research, oral defense of the dissertation, and demonstration of the required competencies listed above, the student is awarded the PhD degree.

Admission requirements

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  • Formal  graduate application  
  • Official transcripts
  • Curriculum vitae  
  • A one-page personal statement describing the applicant’s background and interest in epidemiology
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Undergraduate GPA at least 3.0 on 4.0 scale
  • Official GRE scores taken within the past five years. Scores greater than the fiftieth percentile on each of the quantitative and verbal sections are recommended.
  • International students for whom English is not their primary language must show English language proficiency by one of the following:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score in at least 60 th  percentile
    • ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) certification
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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

1,550 USD
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International Students

1,550 USD
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