Admission Requirements

  • Evidence of previous research experience
  • Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
  • Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
  • a cumulative weighted average of at least a 75% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time study (i.e. coursework required for a Master's program)

For more information on language proficiency requirements, see the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.

Degree Requirements

Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.

  • GPS 960.0
  • GPS 961.0, if research involves human subjects
  • GPS 962.0, if research involves animal subjects

A minimum of 15 credit units coursework, including the following:

  • 3 credit units from electives appropriate to student's research
  • 6 credit units from epidemiology-specific elective courses
  • PUBH 842.3
  • PUBH 846.3
  • PUBH 990.0
  • PUBH 996.0
  • dissertation defense
  • doctoral candidacy assessment