Environmental Health Sciences

The Molecular Epidemiology Track focuses on the molecular mechanisms that underlie epidemiological findings. This focus requires much more grounding in basic biology, including molecular biology and genetics, than the doctoral program offered by the Epidemiology Department and is what primarily distinguishes the two tracks. Thus students in the track carry a relatively heavy course load that encompasses both relevant basic biology courses as well as considerable course work in epidemiology and biostatistics.

During the first year in the program, DrPH candidates should investigate the research interests of the faculty members of the Department and meet with those with whom they have an interest in working. This will allow them to choose an advisor and research project. Student needs to identify a Thesis Advisor by the end of their first year.

Molecular Epidemiology Track Curriculum

¹This course is offered in fall, spring, and summer. P6104 is a prerequisite for this course.
²Offered only in the spring and P6104 is a prerequisite for this course
³Offered in the fall and spring. P6104 is a prerequisite for this course
⁴Offered in the fall and summer