Yale University

Overview

The PhD in Chronic Disease Epidemiology at Yale University equips students with the skills to investigate the development and spread of chronic diseases within populations. Focusing on rigorous quantitative methods, students will explore various risk factors, including lifestyle choices and genetic influences, while evaluating the impact of prevention and treatment strategies on public health and healthcare expenditures.

What you'll study

Programme Structure

• Core doctoral coursework and training:
  • Physiology for Public Health
  • Principles of Epidemiology
  • Applied Analytic Methods in Epidemiology
  • Applied Area Readings for Qualifying Examinations
  • Developing a Research Proposal
• Specialized study and academic development:
  • Faculty-guided course selection: Collaborate with your faculty advisor to select doctoral-level courses from the department, as well as relevant offerings from Yale’s medical school and other graduate/professional schools.
  • Advanced seminar(s): Engage in an advanced seminar that aligns with your research interests, presenting your work in a structured academic setting.
  • Qualifying preparation: The curriculum is designed to enhance research competence in preparation for qualifying examinations, focusing on epidemiologic reasoning and statistical analysis.
• Dissertation:
  • Conduct original research culminating in a dissertation in chronic disease epidemiology, developed through the research proposal process.

Entry requirements

Admission to the PhD programme is based on an assessment of overall academic preparation and the strength of the application. Specific GRE/GMAT scores and GPA cut-offs are not published, allowing for a holistic review of each candidate.

Career prospects

Graduates of the PhD in Chronic Disease Epidemiology can pursue diverse career paths in academia, government, healthcare organizations, and public health agencies. They may engage in research, policy development, and program management aimed at improving population health and addressing chronic disease challenges on a global scale.