Phd in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

29

Average Work Experience

4 Years

Diversity

China:

10%

India:

5%

Others:

12%

United States:

66%

Canada:

4%

United Kingdom:

3%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

95%

Top recruiters

Moore Stephens

Leo Burnett

University of Edinburgh

American Baptist Churches USA

Department of Social Services

BDO USA

Bloomberg

Ministry of Social Development

Social Services

WSP USA

National Association of Social Workers

MediaCom

Centre for Thriving Places

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$65,000 / year

Overall Cost

$82,000 / year

FAQs

• I already have an MPH. Can I start my dissertation right away?

  

  No. Students cannot start their dissertation work until they have defended their dissertation proposal. This is usually done as part of the school-wide preliminary oral exams held during the second or third year of the program.

• What is the difference between the PhD and DrPH degrees?

  

  The PhD is a research-focused academic degree intended for students who want to move into academia, teaching, or research. The DrPH is a professional degree designed for currently working professionals in fields related to public health. DrPH students are already in the field, acting as leaders in their organizations or on track to become senior leadership, and are looking for a terminal degree that allows for a flexible schedule so that they can continue working. If you would like to learn more about the Schoolwide DrPH program, you can go to its website here.

• How can I learn more about the program before I apply?

  

  We encourage applicants to research our faculty and their research interests, and to mention specific faculty members in your application with whom you would like to work. Additionally, we encourage you to attend one of our virtual information sessions that take place in the summer and fall before applications are due. While applicants sometimes contact specific faculty members to learn more about their current projects, please keep in mind that our faculty members are busy and have different policies in regards to when, who, and how they respond to prospective students.

• Do I need to have a master's degree to apply?

  

  No. Applicants do not need to have a master's in order to apply and some are admitted with only a bachelor's degree. However, due to the limited number of spots each year and the high volume of applications we receive each year, we find that a larger number of successful applicants have a master's degree than not.