Doctoral Program in Epidemiology & Human Genetics
The Ph.D. program comprises three tracks:
Epidemiology: This track allows students to acquire advanced knowledge, skills, and experience in completing independent epidemiological research in a biomedical setting. Our PhD degree has a strong quantitative focus, necessary for providing students with the tools needed to conduct world-class research on epidemiologic questions, and to participate in multidisciplinary research in a broad range of specialties.
Molecular Epidemiology: This track is designed for students who wish to undertake research that combines molecular, genetic, and epidemiologic techniques and to apply these techniques to the understanding of human health problems. Students in this track are provided with a solid knowledge base in epidemiology and biostatistics, while also gaining the laboratory and informatics skills needed to incorporate genomic data in their research.
Human Genetics & Genomic Medicine: This track provides broad training in human genetics for students wanting to understand human genetic variation and its relation to health and disease. Through our core curriculum, students first receive a broad overview of the key areas of human genetics (molecular, biochemical, clinical, cytogenetics, and computational genetics), and then specialize in their own particular areas of interest. The track utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach to research training that involves a diverse set of faculty from throughout the campus.