The UA Zuckerman College of Public Health offers the following doctoral degrees with a focus in epidemiology: Doctorate (PhD) in Epidemiology, and a PhD Minor in Epidemiology.
The PhD in Epidemiology trains individuals for careers in research and teaching in academic settings, research institutes, government agencies and industry. It has been designed for students whose careers will focus on conducting investigator-initiated and collaborative epidemiologic research. The doctoral program typically requires three to five years for completion. The first two to three years are usually devoted to coursework, the qualifying examination, the written and oral comprehensive doctoral examinations, and development of doctoral research. The overall course of study is developed by the student and the advisor, and is approved by the student's Graduate Committee and Chair of the Epidemiology Graduate Program.
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.
FACULTY
Zhao Chen, PhD, MPH; Paul L. Enright, MD; Janet Foote, PhD; Stefano Guerro, MD, PhD, MPH; Robin Harris, PhD, MPH; Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD; M. Elena Martinez, PhD, MPH; Sydney Pettygrove, PhD; Eyal Shahar, MD, PhD.
REQUIRED COURSES
EPID 573a - Basic Principles of Epidemiology (3)
EPID 573b - Epidemiologic Methods (3)
EPID 573c - Advanced Epidemiology (3)
EPID 576a - Biostatistics for Public Health (3)
EPID 576b - Biostatistics for Research (3)
EPID 660 - Infectious Disease Epidemiology (3)
EPID 670 Chronic Disease Epidemiology (3)
EPID 651 - Bioethics, Regulations, & Repercussions in Research (2)
EPID 696a - Epidemiology Seminar (4) (or equivalent approved by advisor & Chair
e.g. EPID 696b – Cancer Prevention & Control Seminar)
EPID 796a - Epidemiology Doctoral Seminar (2)
Other Epidemiology courses (12 or more credits)
Electives (5 credits) with approval from student’s advisor
Note: maximum of 10 credits of Independent Study/Research Credit (EPID 599, 699, 799, 900).
Minor Courses - 9 credits or more (depending on minor department requirements)
Dissertation (minimum 18 credits)
Total = 73 credits minimum
The PhD minor in Epidemiology is designed for individuals from other University of Arizona doctoral degree programs who wish to obtain graduate training in Epidemiology. The minor requires completion of the following:
EPID 573a - Basic Principles of Epidemiology (3)
EPID 573b - Epidemiologic Methods (3)
EPID 576a - Biostatistics for Public Health (3)
EPID 576b - Biostatistics for Research (3)
plus one additional Epidemiology elective course, and completion of the qualifying examination.
For more information about the Graduate Program in Epidemiology, please contact Becky Corran, Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator, at phadmit@u.arizona.edu.
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