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PhD Epidemiology and Clinical Research at Stanford University

Stanford University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD program in Epidemiology and Clinical Research provides methodologic and interdisciplinary training to equip students to conduct cutting-edge epidemiologic research and develop new methodology. The program trains students in the tools of modern epidemiology, with heavy emphasis on statistics, causal inference, computer science, genetics, genomics, and informatics. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Department: Epidemiology  |  Duration: 46 units in the programme; 135 minimum university units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Stanford, CA, United States

What you will study

Programme load is 46 units in the programme and 135 minimum university units. Requirements are organised into: Program Requirements; Advancement to Candidacy; Oral Exam; Dissertation; Fulfill ALL of the following requirements: Core Epidemiology Sequence (11 units); Biostatistics Sequence (9 units); Research Seminars and Grant Writing (8 units).

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level graduate admission (Graduate Admissions): a U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent, transcripts for every institution attended, a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and TOEFL/IELTS scores unless exempt (U.S. citizens and permanent residents, native English speakers, or applicants with English-medium degrees). Each graduate programme sets its own GRE policy (required, optional or not considered). Programme-specific criteria are set by the department.

Tuition is charged for Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters (Summer quarter also billed separately). Graduate programmes such as PhD and Master's in Computer Science admit for Autumn entry only; Education PhD and Master's programmes begin September 20, 2027.

The graduate application fee is $125, nonrefundable. Deadlines are set by each programme: Computer Science PhD December 8, 2026; Education PhD November 16, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://gradadmissions.stanford.edu/apply

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