Key Information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
- English
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- New Haven, United States
Disciplines
- Epidemiology
Overview
Students in the Chronic Disease Epidemiology program from Yale University use primarily quantitative research methods to identify the causes of chronic disease in populations, including lifestyle factors and genomics, and evaluate the impact of chronic disease at a population level including consideration of various treatment approaches to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
Features
- In consultation with the faculty advisor, the student chooses among doctoral-level courses offered by the department as well as among courses offered by the medical school or by other Yale professional or graduate schools.
- Students often take an advanced seminar in their specialty area and present their work in this collegial forum. All candidates must become proficient in statistical analysis, research methods, and the application of epidemiology to the field in which they have special interest.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Physiology for Public Health
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Applied Analytic Methods in Epidemiology
- Applied Area Readings for Qualifying Examinations
- Developing a Research Proposal
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7.5
General requirements
- A statement of academic purpose. You will find the prompt for the statement of purpose in our Application Question FAQs.
- A list of all the prior colleges or universities you have attended, accompanied by unofficial transcripts from each school. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded with your application. Official or paper transcripts are not needed at this time.
- Three letters of recommendation. Enter the names of your recommenders directly in the application, and they will receive a link to upload a letter on your behalf.
- $105 application fee or fee waiver.
- Standardized tests. GRE requirements vary by program. TOEFL or IELTS are necessary for most non-native English speakers.
- Resume/CV.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
All PhD students at Yale receive a fellowship that covers the full cost of tuition, typically for a minimum of five years.
Living costs
New Haven, United States: 1,947-2,977 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
