Overview
Students who complete the Epidemiology program from Columbia University are prepared to lead population research in research or practice settings.
About the program
The degree is open to public health practitioners and clinicians with an MPH and three or more years of work experience. The degree requires students to acquire core competencies in Epidemiology methods but allows them to tailor the remainder of their course work to best further their individual career goals as public health leaders or clinical epidemiologists.Programme Structure
- Critical Thinking in Epidemiology
- Concepts in Causal Inference
- Advanced Topics in Epidemiological Methods
- Advanced Applied Regression.
- Individual program of work: Candidates will work with their advisor to create a comprehensive program of additional coursework drawn from Epidemiology and any other department in the school to futher their career goals as public health leaders or clinical epidemiologists.
- DrPH seminar: Attendance is required at a monthly DrPH seminar that will address a range of essential topics such as leadership, management, grantsmanship, budgets, advocacy, policy, and communication.
- Dissertation: Following the coursework and comprehensive exams, candidates will work with their sponsor and committee to design their research and incorporate it into a dissertation proposal that they will defend in a public seminar.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Disciplines
Epidemiology View 46 other PhDs in Epidemiology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
The degree is open to public health practitioners and clinicians with an MPH and three or more years of work experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
53576 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26788 USD per semester during 84 months. -
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53576 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26788 USD per semester during 84 months. -
In-State
53576 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26788 USD per semester during 84 months.
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