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PhD in Epidemiology at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

The doctoral program in Epidemiology provides advanced training to individuals already holding a graduate degree in public health or a related health science. To receive the PhD degree, students must complete and defend a doctoral dissertation based on research specific to a selected topic in epidemiology.

Faculty: School of Public Health  |  Duration: 32 units required  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

SPH EP 854 Advanced Epidemiology (4 units) SPH EP 855 Advanced Epidemiology Seminar: Issues in Study Design (4 units)

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Application information

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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