Epidemiology PhD Program Curriculum
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At least 46 credits are required for the major (including up to 10 credits of independent study), plus a minimum of 18 dissertation credits, and at least 9 credits minimum for the minor (depending on minor department requirements). See the course listings for further details on the specific course requirements and schedule.

The overall course of study will be developed by the student and the advisor and approved by the student's Graduate Committee and Chair of the Epi Graduate Program.

REQUIRED COURSES (41 cr.)

EPID 573a Basic Principles of Epidemiology (3 cr.)
EPID 573b Epidemiologic Methods (3 cr.)
EPID 573c Advanced Epidemiology (3 cr.)
EPID 576a Biostatistics for Public Health (3 cr.)
EPID 576b Biostatistics for Research (3 cr.)
EPID 660 Infectious Disease Epidemiology (3 cr.)
EPID 670 Chronic Disease Epidemiology (3 cr.)
EPID 651 Bioethics, Regulations, & Repercussions in Research (2 cr.)
EPID 696a Epidemiology Seminar (or equivalent approved by advisor & Chair e.g.
EPID 696b – Cancer Prevention & Control Seminar (4 cr.)
EPID 796a Epidemiology Doctoral Seminar (2 cr.)
Other Epidemiology courses (12)

ELECTIVES (5 cr.) with approval from student’s advisor

Note: maximum of 10 cr. of Independent Study/Research Credit (EPID 599, 699, 799, 900).

MINOR COURSES - 9 cr. or more (depending on minor department requirements)

DISSERTATION (minimum 18 cr.)

EPID 920 Dissertation