Overview
About the program
Students who complete the Epidemiology PhD at The University of Alabama at Birmingham 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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Cancer Epidemiology and Control
- HIV/AIDS and STDs
- Genetic Epidemiology
- Principles and Methods in Molecular Epidemiology
- Health Economics
- Advanced Human Genomics
- Biology of Disease
- Molecular Basis of Disease
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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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
Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 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.
- Please submit all academic transcripts, three letters of recommendation, GRE scores, your personal goals/career goals statement, a current copy of your CV/resume, etc., along with your application for admission.
- International students should also submit a World Education Services (WES/ECE, or similar) transcript evaluation along with your application materials.
Tuition Fee
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International
10774 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1257 USD per credit during 84 months. -
National
10080 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1176 USD per credit during 84 months. -
In-State
4148 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 484 USD per credit during 84 months.
Living costs for Birmingham
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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