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Dec 03, 2024
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2019-2020 Graduate Studies Bulletin
Epidemiology, Ph.D.
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Overview
The PhD program in Epidemiology is an advanced degree program for those who intend to pursue teaching and independent research careers. The major objectives are the following: a) pursue original epidemiologic research, b) develop novel methological approaches, c) teach epidemiologic methods courses, and d) consult with non-epidemiologists in a collaborative research setting. Areas of research emphasis correspond to those of the department faculty.
The PhD requires 54 credit hours beyond a master’s degree, which includes 12 credit hours of dissertation preparation. A limited amount of graduate course work from a graduate program may be applied toward the PhD with advisory committee and Graduate Director approval. A minimum of 30 hours must be unique to the University of South Carolina on the doctoral program of study, excluding 12 credits of dissertation preparation.
Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate in-depth expertise in at least one substantive content area of epidemiology.
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Formulate hypotheses of scientific significance, and design a study employing appropriate epidemiologic methods to address the hypotheses.
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Apply knowledge of relevant mechanistic pathways (e.g., physiological, genetic, behavioral, and social) to advance understanding of disease etiology.
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Critically appraise epidemiologic studies for internal and external validity and develop skills to synthesize published epidemiologic evidence.
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Apply a broad range of advanced statistical approaches to analyze epidemiological data.
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Apply the methods and principles of sound epidemiologic and ethical practice (including those related to data collection, processing, management, documentation, and security) in the design and conduct of epidemiologic research.
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Demonstrate the ability to prepare a competitive research grant application in the format specified by relevant government agencies and/or private foundations.
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Effectively communicate epidemiologic concepts, methods, results, and implications to diverse audiences in oral and written formats.
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Effectively teach epidemiologic concepts and methods.
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Degree Requirements (54 Hours)
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Prerequisites
Coursework for the Ph.D. in Epidemiology assumes that the applicant has taken sufficient courses in the biological or social sciences, and has solid preparation at the master’s level in Epidemiology. Those students entering without a master’s degree in epidemiology are required to master the content of methods courses taught at the master’s level prior to taking doctoral level methods courses.
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