PhD Epidemiology at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Become a leading expert in research on combating diseases and public health issues and join the forefront of scientific discovery to make a lasting impact in the health of communities everywhere. Become an epidemiology doctoral student in the reputable Arnold School of Public Health and pursue groundbreaking research, explore complex health trends and drive meaningful change. Work alongside renowned scientists to unlock opportunities for innovation, leadership and to transform the future of public health.

Faculty: Arnold School of Public Health | Department: Epidemiology and Biostatistics | Duration: 42 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Study advanced theories, methods and analytics. Formulate research questions and develop evidence-based hypotheses that are testable with quantitative data. Develop protocols for primary data collection and for documentation of secondary data analyses.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Faculty, Researcher, Data Analyst, Disease Prevention and Control.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Admissions decisions are based on an evaluation of the applicant’s entire file in relation to the pool of applicants that year. We also evaluate whether the applicant’s needs and goals fit well with our department’s strengths and resources. We review doctoral student applications twice/year for fall and spring matriculation. Applicants for graduate degree programs in Epidemiology must meet all requirements of the Graduate School for admission and the Arnold School of Public Health . All applications are submitted through SOPHAS with the following required documents: Resume or CV Three letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional sources Official transcripts from all schools or colleges previously attended GPA 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale) GRE scores are not required Personal statement describing your academic, research, and professional goals. Your statement must discuss your...

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 accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific and listed per programme on the Degree Programs and Application Requirements pages.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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