Overview

The goals of the epidemiologist are to identify the factors or agents that are linked with objectively measured patterns of harm; to advance and evaluate methods of disease prevention; and to aid in planning and evaluation of the effectiveness of programs that advance public health.

About the program

The results of epidemiological research have had a great influence on clinical medicine. Current Environmental Health - Epidemiology research undertaken at the University of Cincinnati is wide ranging and includes health effects related to exposures to lead, arsenic, manganese, mercury, solvents, fuels, pesticides, organochlorines and other persistent organic pollutants, fibers, radiation, nutritional and lifestyle factors, alcohol and illicit drugs, and work-related ergonomic disorders.

The health outcomes being studied include: allergy, asthma, reproductive, hormone, many types of cancer, genetics of complex diseases, growth and development, neurological and psychiatric disorders, pulmonary disease, injuries, stroke, heart disease, bone health, mortality and exposure body burden.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Health Seminar
Biostatistics Seminar
Bioinformatics
Computational Statistics
Regression Analysis
Experimental Design
Epidemiology
Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Computational Systems Biology
Survey of Toxicology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Post Baccalaureate Minimum Credits: 90
Post Master's Minimum Credits: 60

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences Environmental Sciences Epidemiology View 116 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

For graduate programs, the university welcomes applications from students who hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a college or university accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV purposes or the international equivalent.
Submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Letters of Recommendation
Proof of English Language Proficiency (for international applicants)
CV/Resume and Personal Statement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Out-of-State

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14902 USD / year

≈ 14902 USD / year

Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 USD / month

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

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