Epidemiology PhD
Major: Epidemiology
Degree Awarded: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 57.0
Co-op Option: None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 26.1309
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 19-1041
About the Program
Note - this program will not accept students for the 2025-26 academic year
The Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology prepares students to critically analyze public health problems, generate significant epidemiologic questions, and use rigorous research strategies to answer these questions. The program is grounded in the values of the Dornsife School of Public Health — integrity, rigor, critical thinking, and self-reflection — and emphasizes a commitment to pursue important and innovative topics of inquiry even when faced with methodological challenges, and to undertake studies that generate knowledge applicable to diverse social, ethnic, and geographically defined populations.
Graduates will be prepared to initiate and direct scientifically rigorous research to inform policies and procedures that improve population health and eliminate health disparities.
Students will take a comprehensive exam that requires them to synthesize coursework and demonstrate mastery of public health competencies. Students will then develop and defend a dissertation proposal and complete a dissertation including three papers of publishable quality and final defense.
Additional Information
For more information about this program, please contact:
DSPH Academic Advising Team
Office of Education
dsphadvising@drexel.edu
Additional information can be found on the Dornsife School of Public Health website, including admissions criteria and how to apply.