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. See the ‘Application Process & Deadline Dates’ and ‘Admissions Process’ sections for more information. For more information, see the Admissions section.
Course of Study
The following courses are required for a PhD in Epidemiology:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required for all School of Public Health Students | ||
| PH 101 | Foundations of Public Health 1 | 0 |
| Leveling Courses 2 | 0 | |
| Introduction to Biostatistics in Public Health | ||
| Intermediate Biostatistics | ||
| Epidemiology I | ||
| Epidemiology II | ||
| Epidemiology III | ||
| Major Courses | ||
| PHD 2711L | Epidemiology IV 3 | 3 |
| PHD 2712L | Experimental Methods in Epidemiology 3 | 3 |
| PHD 2990 | Epidemiology Seminar | 1 |
| PHD 2720L | Epidemiologic Proposal Development | 3 |
| PH 1830L | Categorical Data Analysis | 3 |
| or PH 1831L | Survival Analysis | |
| Minor | 9 | |
| Second Minor or Breadth | 9 | |
| Elective Courses | 14 | |
| Dissertation | ||
| PHD 9999 | Dissertation Research | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
- 1
Online, not-for-credit course
- 2
Academic credits from leveling courses do not count towards the total required number of credits for the degree program.
For a sample course of study, see the PhD in Epidemiology degree planner.