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Epidemiology, Ph.D.

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Program Overview

Get the answers needed to address public health need.

Through UNC Charlotte’s Ph.D. program in Epidemiology, you will develop and conduct studies and apply quantitative methods to understand and solve complex public health problems. Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and risk factors of diseases and health conditions in populations. The coursework in epidemiologic and public health methods, combined with electives and teaching experience, will prepare you for a career in academia, government, or industry.

Program Contact

Ahmed Arif, Ph.D.

Director of Ph.D. Programs in Public Health Sciences and Epidemiology

aarif@charlotte.edu

704-687-8742

Epidemiology, Ph.D. at a Glance

Epidemiology, a core discipline of public health, is the study of the distribution and risk factors of diseases and health conditions in populations. Our post-master’s Ph.D. program in Epidemiology prepares future researchers and public health practitioners to develop and conduct studies and apply quantitative methods to understand and solve complex public health problems. The program, through its rigorous coursework in epidemiologic and public health methods, electives and teaching experience, prepares graduates for a career in academia, government or industry. Full-time students can complete the degree requirements within 4 years; however, most full-time students complete the program within 5 years, depending on the design of their dissertation research.

delivery
On-Campus
start date
August
credit hours
69 Credit Hours
admits
Fall

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