Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 108 months
- Start date: September 2027
- Application deadline: Apply before December 2026
- Language: English
- TOEFL iBT: 96
- Credits: 79 SCH
- Delivery: On Campus
- Campus location: College Park, United States
- Discipline: Epidemiology
Overview
Students in the PhD program in Epidemiology at the University of Maryland master core knowledge in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods related to the design, implementation and evaluation of public health studies surrounding psychosocial, behavioral, biological and cultural factors.
Prepare for a career in epidemiologic research in academia, government or the private sector by mastering the essential principles and methodology of epidemiological research and practice.
Career Paths
- Public health agency employee
- University researcher
- University instructor
- University administrator
- Consultant
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Applied Regression Analysis
- Public Health Data Management
- Epidemiologic Study Design
- Chronic Disease Epidemiology
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Research Ethics
- Applied Survival Data Analysis
- Grantsmanship for Epidemiologic Research
- Advanced Methods in Epidemiology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GRE: Required
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 96
Other requirements
- Transcripts from all previous coursework
- English proficiency test score (TOEFL, IELTS or PTE) (international applicants)
- Statement of purpose and objectives including career and educational goals, professional experience, and research areas of interest
- Response to personal experiences question(s)
- A master's degree in public health or a related field
- Three letters of recommendation
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- A writing sample, e.g., published manuscript, master's thesis, research paper, etc. If you submit a published manuscript and you are not the first author, please describe the contributions you made to the publication
- Fit between applicant's goals, expectations and research interests, program competencies, and faculty expertise
- Official GRE Test Score submission is required
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 23,450 AUD / year (≈ 16,484 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 23,450 AUD / year (≈ 16,484 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 10,963 AUD / year (≈ 7,706 USD / year)
Living costs
College Park, United States: 2,384–4,037 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
