Overview

This Epidemiology program from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a 3-5 year program. The first two years known as residency is dedicated to completing the required coursework and practice in research, on campus. An additional 1-3 years is usually expected for completing the dissertation research.

Key Facts

The UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health (COPH) Ph.D. in Epidemiology aims to provide effective, high-quality training guided by a rigorous curriculum that incorporates the latest up-to-date theories, methodologies, and knowledge in the discipline of epidemiology, and to educate high-caliber graduates who will be able to compete nationally and internationally in diverse research specialties. Our program provides a strong foundation in four key areas: 1) epidemiologic theory, methodology & data analysis; 2) emphasis areas (biological methods, clinical diseases, public & community health, advanced statistical analysis); 3) scholarship skills (with scientific writing, pedagogy, seminar series courses); and 4) scientific, and public health practice research practicum.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Epidemiology Methods

Advanced Epidemiologic Methods Laboratory

Observational Study Designs

Instructional Methods and Teaching Practicum

Clinical Trials

Population Health Information

Grant Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arkansas City, United States

Disciplines

Epidemiology View 53 other PhDs in Epidemiology in United States

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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

Admission into the program will typically require a Master’s degree in Epidemiology. Applicants with graduate work or a master’s degree in disciplines other than epidemiology, or rarely, exceptional students with only an appropriate bachelor’s degree, are eligible for conditional admission into the program. Students admitted without previously completing a master’s degree in Epidemiology will be required to complete the typical minimum complement of courses required for the Master of Public Health (MPH) or the Master of Science (MS/MSc) degree in epidemiology, along with their Ph.D. coursework.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Arkansas City

United States

900 - 1400 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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Scholarships Information

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