About the course

The PhD program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics is a dynamic doctoral program designed to prepare independent researchers for careers in population health data science. Our unique interdisciplinary program offers coursework and experiential training in the application of methodological theory and concepts to address the practical challenges of conducting population-based, clinical and translational research. Our students are poised for positions in the multidisciplinary work environments of academia, government, and industry. Trainees are encouraged to engage in research teams across campus including projects in the Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Gill Heart Institute, Markey Cancer Center, Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center, Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, and Center for Research on Violence Against Women. Building on research collaborations, this program is unique in the collaborative approach to cross-disciplinary training and mentoring, providing students with diverse exposures to emerging data trends in public health and biomedical research. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$106,377

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Lexington
Fall (August), 2025	Lexington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Kentucky

The Admissions Committee requires a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75, and a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0. Official GRE, GMAT or MCAT scores must show verbal and quantitative scores at or above the 50th percentile. A previous master's degree is preferred. A personal statement,

　　Official GRE, GMAT or MCAT scores, *

　　Official TOEFL scores (for international students from non-native English-speaking countries),

　　Transcript(s) for all prior graduate or undergraduate education, **

　　Contact information for 3 recommenders, and

　　A resume or CV.

　　Test requirements are waived for applicants who have earned from an accredited US institution any of the following degrees: PhD, MD, DMD, DDS, PharmD, DVM, DO, DNP or DSc. International (non-US) transcripts must be evaluated by WES. International applicants whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. The University of Kentucky requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). For IELTS, a minimum mean band score of 6.5 is required.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Kentucky. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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