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About the Program

Our advanced degree options in epidemiology and clinical research offer rigorous methodological and interdisciplinary training designed to launch or advance your research career. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds. The scholars within EPH conduct a variety of health-related research using observational and experimental research methods, investigating environmental, social, genetic, and behavioral factors to aid in human disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Through this robust curriculum, you will develop the essential skills to conduct cutting-edge research, applying advanced epidemiologic techniques to solve critical challenges in medicine and population health. 

What You’ll Study

What you will study at the graduate level depends on your particular degree, academic interests, and professional goals. Key features of our program offerings include:

  •  MS and PhD pathways: The MS provides rigorous training in epidemiologic methods and clinical research, while the PhD emphasizes independent research, advanced methodology, and the generation of new knowledge.

  • Strong methodological foundation: Programs combine epidemiology with statistics, causal inference, and computational approaches to prepare students to address complex health research questions.

Meet Our Faculty

Our faculty are the intellectual heart of our program. As renowned researchers, passionate educators, and dedicated mentors, they drive innovation, shape the future of their fields, and inspire the next generation of leaders. Explore our directory to learn more about their teaching, research, and expertise.

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Master of Science

MSCoterm
Develop the skills essential to population-based study and patient-oriented clinical research, including epidemiologic methods and statistical analysis, to further solidify a foundation in epidemiology and clinical research.
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Doctor of Philosophy

PhD
Epidemiology is undergoing major changes driven by technological advancements, the availability of very large datasets, and the omics revolution. Become savvy in technology, computing, data mining, bioinformatics, and genomics to meet and contribute to these changes as an epidemiologist or clinical researcher.
View Program Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy program