Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology

PhD in Epidemiology program in the Department of Public Health Sciences has trained innovative and productive epidemiologists in the study of the distribution and determinants of disease in human populations, both locally and nationally/internationally. Set within a large medical center with all its clinical research resources and collaborative faculty, our doctoral program prepares students for academic careers focused on research and education in the public health and medical fields, as well as careers in private industry, government, and non-profit agencies. Our students come from around the world, and while in Rochester, live, learn, and grow in an academic environment that nurtures individuality, scientific inquiry, intellectual discussion, and personal development.
The Epidemiology PhD program trains innovative and productive epidemiologists in the study of the distribution and determinants of disease in human populations
Interdisciplinary courses in epidemiology theory and methods, applied epidemiology, biostatistics, data management and statistical programming, ethics, and public health are coupled with broad based research training to develop skilled epidemiologists Students research takes advantage of faculty and resources of a large academic medical center, providing numerous opportunities for clinical and community based research Stipends, health insurance, as well as training and conference travel expenses are provided for doctoral study The program prepares students for careers in academia, government, non-profit organizations, and the private sector. The Epidemiology PhD program exists within the Department of Public Health Sciences, which also houses MS programs in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Services Research, and Clinical Investigations, and a PhD program in Health Services Research

Applicants must have earned a U.S. baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a college, university, or technical school of acceptable standing. Students in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted on the condition that their bachelor's degrees are awarded before they matriculate. Evidence of the earned degree is required prior to matriculation in the form of an official transcript noting degree conferral.
Statement of Purpose
Uploaded copy of transcript(s) to online application.
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3 Letters of Recommendation
The following programs require a writing sample: Epidemiology and Health Services Research and Policy. Otherwise, research papers, publications and other original works, as well as resumes and CVs may also be submitted for consideration, but are not required.
Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores