Epidemiology PhD

The Epidemiology PhD in Temple’s College of Public Health prepares students for independent, research-oriented careers in epidemiology. The doctorate program emphasizes rigorous, advanced epidemiologic methods and statistical techniques, which can be used to understand the distribution and determinants of health-related outcomes. Students work with faculty in an interdisciplinary environment to conduct research and answer pressing questions related to the public’s health. As a doctoral student in the program, you will build expertise in

• traditional and innovative study designs and appropriate data analyses to accurately quantify and assess population-based, health-related outcomes;

• application of modern statistical computing software, such as SAS, R, and Mplus, and statistical methods for large and complex data sets in public health and medicine; and

• proficient interpretation and presentation of results to various audiences through publications and scientific conference presentations.

Students in the Epidemiology PhD examine complex global and local challenges through the critical assessment and the application of epidemiologic methods; train in substantive content areas aligned with their career goals; and apply their skills through teaching and research assistantships and grant writing.