PhD in Epidemiology

Competencies

Upon completing the requirements for the PhD in Epidemiology, graduates are able to:

• formulate research hypotheses that can be evaluated through empirical epidemiologic investigation
• critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of epidemiologic study designs applied to particular etiologic associations
• analyze and interpret epidemiologic studies using appropriate methods
• explain the theoretical underpinnings of epidemiology, including new and traditional study designs
• demonstrate understanding of sources of bias and approaches to evaluating and controlling bias
• demonstrate proficiency in data collection, data analysis, and written summaries of statistical analyses
• demonstrate expertise in at least one substantive area of epidemiology and apply that expertise to preparation of the dissertation proposal
• perform all the steps of conducting a hypothesis-driven epidemiologic study, from developing hypotheses, to designing, analyzing, and interpreting results, to writing up findings in the form of a publication-quality manuscript, as demonstrated by the PhD dissertation, which requires three manuscripts judged to be suitable for publication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Advanced Epidemiology
• Advanced Epidemiology Seminar: Issues in Study Design
• Novel Analytical Methods for Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Logistic Regression and Survival Analysis
• Applied Statistics in Clinical Trials
• Bayesian Modeling for Biomedical Research & Public Health
• Analysis of Correlated Data

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 120
• TOEFL® iBT: 100 (OR)

Other requirements

General requirements

• Academic Transcripts or WES ICAP Evaluation
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose and Objectives
• CV or Résumé
• Supplemental Application

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

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

• International (Non-residents): 94,054 AUD / year ≈ 66,670 USD / year
• Out-of-State: 94,054 AUD / year ≈ 66,670 USD / year
• Domestic (In-State): 94,054 AUD / year ≈ 66,670 USD / year

Living costs

Boston, United States: 2,201-4,569 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Epidemiology.