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PhD Epidemiology at Emory University

Emory University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Epidemiology trains students in epidemiologic methods and their application to public health and medical problems including cancer, cardiovascular disease, maternal and child health, infectious diseases and health disparities. It prepares lead researchers, epidemiology teachers and public health officials.

Faculty: Laney Graduate School / Rollins School of Public Health  |  Department: Epidemiology  |  Duration: 5 years, full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

34 credit hours of core courses, at least 18 research credit hours and 6 credit hours of EPI electives, plus two research assistantships, the TATTO teaching programme, a Jones Program in Ethics requirement and a defended dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to be principal investigators, epidemiology teachers and public health officials.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution; application through the Laney Graduate School; three letters of recommendation; 500-word statement of purpose; transcripts from every post-secondary institution; resume or CV; names of at least two epidemiology faculty the applicant wishes to work with. GRE scores and a diversity statement are optional.

USD 74,700 a year (2026-27). Laney Graduate School tuition band (full-time, 9 or more credit hours: $24,900 per term over fall, spring and summer). Tuition only; excludes fees, housing, health insurance and living costs. Emory publishes one tuition rate for all students. Source

The Laney Graduate School is accepting applications for all PhD and master's programmes for Fall 2027.

Laney Graduate School application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card online; limited fee waivers available). Deadlines are set by each programme and fall at midnight US Eastern time on the programme's deadline date. GRE requirements vary by programme.

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