Overview
The Epidemiology programme from Ahmedabad University trains future epidemiologists in applying core epidemiological concepts, integrating interdisciplinary approaches, and leveraging emerging technologies like AI and machine learning. Students will engage in high-impact research focusing on lifestyle, environmental influences, and the epidemiology of infectious and non-communicable diseases.
With a commitment to improving health, equity, and sustainability globally, our faculty provides rigorous mentorship and training, ensuring that graduates contribute significantly to academia, public health policy, and clinical practice.
Academic Supervision & Research Expertise
The faculty comprises esteemed researchers and public health experts with vast experience in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, and computational modelling. Faculty members work on diverse projects, from infectious disease control and chronic disease epidemiology to AI-driven health interventions.
Research at the Bagchi School of Public Health is interdisciplinary, fostering collaboration across domains such as:
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Epidemiological Modelling & AI Applications
- Public Health Policy & Health Promotion
Graduates will be equipped to take up position in:
- Public Health institutions
- Research institutions
- Medical colleges
- Biomedical companies
- Hospitals
- Government initiatives like National
- Health Mission
- Non-profit organisations
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Statistics
- Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Disease
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Environmental Health & Assessment of Environmental Exposures
- Research Ethics
- Research Writing
- Applied Epidemiological Methods in Study Design & Data Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Ahmedabad, India
Disciplines
EpidemiologyWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- A Master’s degree with at least 55% aggregate marks from a recognized institution (as per UGC guidelines).
- Eligible degrees include MD in Community Medicine, Preventive & Social Medicine, or a Master's in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or Environmental Health.
- International qualifications must be recognized as equivalent to Indian UGC standards.
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Additional Details
- 100 per cent Tuition Fee waiver for all full-time PhD students.
Funding
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