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Epidemiology  Doctoral

Overview

What is Epidemiology at WVU like?

Description

The PhD in Epidemiology prepares students for careers in research, teaching and consulting. Students develop research and teaching skills in epidemiology through coursework and practice opportunities.

The curriculum provides rigorous and comprehensive training in epidemiologic methods for clinical and population-based research including study design, statistical analysis and interpretation of results, as well as research areas of focus for epidemiologic research including chronic diseases, infectious diseases, injury and gene by environment interactions. The program’s etiologic orientation is based on the premise that knowledge of genetic, physiologic, behavioral and environmental factors contribute to understanding the underlying causes of complex human diseases needed to develop and evaluate effective preventive and treatment measures. The first two years of the program emphasize research and statistical methods complemented by theoretical and process-oriented coursework relevant to epidemiology. The last two years will largely be dedicated to dissertation research.

Application Deadlines

Each graduate program sets their own term of admission and application deadline. Applicants can only apply for admission for the term displayed below. Any questions regarding the application deadline should be directed to the graduate program representative.

Fall: December 15

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Epidemiology at WVU?

University Requirements

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelor’s degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

WVU operates decentralized admissions. Decentralized admissions allows each graduate program to set its own application requirements in addition to the University requirements.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Epidemiology graduate program an applicant must submit the following documentation:

  • Letters of Recommendation - Three
  • Résumé /CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • GRE

Additional application considerations:

  • Applicants must submit their application through SOPHAS, only submit the WVU Graduate Application if you have been invited to do so.
  • The GRE is optional and applications will be reviewed holistically with or without the GRE score.

Applications that are incomplete or are submitted after the deadline may be reviewed if openings remain.

International Applicants must also submit materials required for international applicants.

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