Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology
University of Southern California
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Campus location
South Los Angeles, USA
Languages
English
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
The doctor of philosophy in epidemiology is designed to produce an epidemiologist with in depth knowledge of methodology and analytic skills.
The program provides preparation in methodologic and applied epidemiology, emphasizing use of advanced design and analytic techniques to problems of etiology, human biology, public health and evidence-based medicine. Applications are encouraged from those with strong quantitative skills who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in the biological sciences, public health, medicine, allied health, or related fields.
The PhD in Epidemiology requires a minimum of 60 units, with a maximum of 20 units from research and dissertation. In preparation for the screening examination, all students are required to complete the required and elective courses for the MS in Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology (33 units). It is recommended that students register for two semester of seminar in epidemiology and an advanced topics course in epidemiology.