Overview

Coursework focuses on theory, quantitative and qualitative methods, community engagement, and the intersection of epidemiologic research and public health policy. Completion of a high-quality doctoral dissertation based on original research is a key feature of the Epidemiology PhD program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.

Outcomes

Graduates are prepared to conduct independent research to examine the distribution and determinants of health and translate epidemiologic findings into actionable interventions and policy strategies to promote population health, health equity and social justice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structures of Inequality and Population Health
Biostatistics
Principles and Methods of Epidemiology
Principles of Public Health Policy and Administration
Social Epidemiology
Epidemiology Field Methods
Epidemiology for Equity
Public Health Policymaking and Policy Analysis
Seminar in Public Health Research
Advanced Epidemiology
Social and Environmental Justice in Public Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Fall: January 6

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Epidemiology View 44 other PhDs in Epidemiology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Other requirements

General requirements

Submission of scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), taken within 5 years of the date of application. While there is not a minimum GRE score requirement, strong quantitative, verbal and writing skills are critical to successfully completing the program.
Three letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter must be from a university faculty member.

Recommended:

Applicants should have an earned bachelor’s degree in any field with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
A completed Master’s degree in Epidemiology, public health or the social sciences is encouraged, but not required.
At least one undergraduate mathematics or statistics course and one biological sciences course with a 3.0 is preferred.

Tuition Fee

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International

27690 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1846 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

27690 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1846 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

15090 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1006 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Milwaukee

1066 - 1767 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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