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PhD Epidemiology at University of Rochester

University of Rochester, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Epidemiology prepares students for academic research and education careers in public health and medicine, and for work in private industry, government and non-profit organisations. Stipends, health insurance and training and conference travel are provided.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Dentistry  |  Department: Public Health Sciences  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Interdisciplinary courses in epidemiology theory and methods, applied epidemiology, biostatistics, data management and statistical programming, ethics and public health, plus broad research training.

Career pathways

Academic research and education; private industry, government and non-profit.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme: US bachelor's degree or equivalent. SOPHAS application, statement of purpose, uploaded transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, single-author writing sample required. TOEFL, IELTS (Duolingo per SMD FAQ) for non-native English speakers. Application due December 1 in the school table (programme page says December 15); $100 application fee, not eligible for the November 15 waiver. Part-time study not offered.

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.

Intake: Fall

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