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PhD Epidemiology at University of Washington

University of Washington, United States

Programme overview

Deepen your knowledge of epidemiologic methods and principles through a rigorous academic curriculum coupled with research skill development by working alongside renowned faculty and a talented and diverse student body. Graduates of our PhD program have found success improving public health through research in positions in academia, research institutes, government, and industry.

Faculty: School of Public Health  |  Department: Epidemiology  |  Duration: 90 credits  |  Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

90 credits; Required Epidemiology Courses:; EPI 510, EPI 512, EPI 513, EPI 514, EPI 515, EPI 516, EPI 536, EPI 537, EPI 583 (2 credits total), EPI 584 (2 credits total), EPI 588, EPI 591 (2 credits total); Dissertation (27 credits):; EPI 800; Required Biostatistics Series:; BIOST 511, BIOST 512, BIOST 513; or BIOST 517, BIOST 518; Required Public Health Interdisciplinary Course:; PHI 500; Elective Epidemiology Courses:

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Entry requirements

Visit this program's Graduate Admissions page for requirements.

Domestic applicants: USD 22,938 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "SPH PhD Program"; the source rate applies to School of Public Health PhD programmes. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technology fee, services & activitie Source

International applicants: USD 39,723 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "SPH PhD Program"; the source rate applies to School of Public Health PhD programmes. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technology fee, services & activ Source

Graduate programmes open for admission at different times and have varying deadlines; entry quarter and dates are set by each programme.

Graduate application fee is $90 (USD), paid online by MasterCard or Visa; each submitted application requires a separate fee. Application dates and deadlines vary by programme and are shown in the Graduate School online application.

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