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PhD: Epidemiology

University of Alabama at Birmingham


Location

United States of America (USA)

Course language

English

Study Fields

Health Sciences, Medicine, Public Health

Degree

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

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Program Description

The PhD in Epidemiology emphasizes epidemiologic study design and data analysis. The program is designed to prepare exceptionally qualified individuals for a career of research and teaching. Admission is competitive.

Applicants should have earned a MPH, MSPH, MS, or equivalent with a strong background in epidemiology and statistics. Students who complete the PhD should master the skills required for conducting independent research in epidemiology, with a firm background in epidemiology, biostatistics, and information management. Specific areas of concentration include chronic diseases, infectious diseases, molecular epidemiology, and injury epidemiologic methods.

About the School

At University of Alabama at Birmingham, we have never settled on merely finding what is next—we have helped build the future through new ideas and initiatives in the classroom, the laboratory, the studio and the clinic. University of Alabama at Birmingham’s vision, mission and shared values provide a foundation for the strategic plan, Forging the Future.

One university inspiring and empowering the creation of knowledge that changes the world.

University of Alabama at Birmingham serves students, patients, the community and the global need for discovery, knowledge dissemination, education, creativity and the application of ground-breaking solutions. We are a leader among comprehensive public urban research universities with academic medical centers.

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