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PhD Epidemiology at George Washington University

George Washington University, United States

Programme overview

The doctor of philosophy (PhD) in epidemiology program prepares students to conduct epidemiological research, undertake evaluation studies, and monitor population health status in academic, governmental, private sector, and community health settings. The program provides students with opportunities to collaborate with experts from the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, National Center for Health Statistics, Food and Drug Administration, and many other federal research agencies.

Faculty: Milken Institute School of Public Health  |  Department: Epidemiology  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

At least 12 credits in graduate-level Public Health (PUBH) and/or Statistics (STAT) courses selected in consultation with the program director.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The courses listed below are the required minimum prerequisite courses for admission consideration for the PhD in Epidemiology. Applicants who have not already completed these courses or their equivalent from another institution will not be considered for admission. PUBH 6003|Principles and Practices of Epidemiology The courses listed below are additional preparatory course requirements. Applicants who have not already completed these courses or their equivalents will be considered for conditional admission with the expectation that the courses will be completed within two semesters following matriculation in the program. Credit for these courses does not count towards the 48 credits require

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school.

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