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The University of Chicago's Department of Public Health Sciences provides a rigorous PhD program focusing on three key areas: biostatistics, epidemiology, and health services research - essential disciplines within public health. This program builds upon a strong methodological foundation in population health studies. Graduates will gain the expertise to develop and execute both methodological and applied research addressing core issues in human health and biomedical sciences through a population lens. Additionally, they'll acquire the skills to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams to advance such research initiatives.
Applicants to our graduate and professional programs are expected to be enrolled in or to have completed a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university. Applicants from a three-year bachelor’s program will be given due consideration. Because all of our programs feature competitive admission, no particular academic degree or background will guarantee admission to one of our graduate divisions.
English language requirements:
The minimum required score for the TOEFL is 104 overall, with 4 sub scores of 26 each. Minimum required scores in the IELTS are an overall score of 7, with sub scores of 7 each.