PhD Epidemiology at University of California, Irvine

Programme overview

Andy Odegaard, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director https://publichealth.uci.edu/departments/epidemiology-biostatistics/ The mission of the Ph.D. program in Epidemiology is to train and educate graduate students, so they are on a path to becoming independent scientists who can formulate original research questions, lead epidemiologic related research, as well as teach and communicate epidemiologic methods and research findings to scientific and lay groups.

Faculty: joecwenschoolofpopulationandpublichealth | Study mode: full-time | Location: Irvine, CA, United States

What you will study

students receive further training in advanced epidemiologic and biostatistical methods, develop content expertise in an area relevant to their research interests, gain experience and practice communicating via coursework, seminars, research experience, and serving as Teaching Assistants . The first year is largely devoted to required coursework in epidemiology, biostatistics, and developing content expertise of individual research interests via elective courses and directed study.

Career pathways

Graduates typically go on to post-doctoral academic positions, research scientist positions, faculty positions, or positions in government or industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master’s level degrees in epidemiology, public health, other health-related disciplines, or clinical training are the preferred preparation for admission to the Ph.D. in Epidemiology. However, applicants with background in other disciplines are encouraged to apply but may be required to take supplementary courses to fulfill prerequisites for some graduate level courses in epidemiology and biostatistics.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). Graduate tuition (resident rate) from the standard Graduate/Credential Student Fees schedule for state-supported graduate degree programmes; the page does not list programmes by name, so this is the standard graduate band. Tuition line only; excludes Stud Source

Graduate applications are submitted online through the UCI graduate application portal; the non-refundable application fee is $135 for U.S. citizens and lawful U.S. permanent residents and $155 for all other applicants. Deadlines are set by each programme. GRE is required by some programmes only; TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency is required of graduate applicants unless waived.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uci.edu/admissions/

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