Epidemiology PhD Admissions | Temple University

Admissions Requirements

To apply for the Epidemiology PhD program, you must have a bachelor’s degree. Nearly all students admitted to the program have master’s degrees. Though a master’s degree specifically in epidemiology is not required, preference is given to applicants who have backgrounds in environmental health; epidemiology; the health sciences, including behavioral medicine; medicine; a public health discipline or statistics.

Prerequisite Courses

You will need to have completed graduate coursework in data analysis, epidemiology, research methods and statistics. Coursework in behavioral, natural and social sciences will also improve your chance of admission.

Potential Program Mentors

We recommend that students contact potential faculty mentors the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics to discuss their areas of interest and opportunities for mentored research before applying to the program.

Supporting Materials

Application

Letters of Recommendation

Statement of Goals

In 750 words or fewer, articulate your academic and research achievements and interests thus far. Detail how your engagement in epidemiology relates to your career goals and the work of faculty members associated with Temple’s PhD program. Aligning your interests with the work of faculty members plays a significant role in admissions decisions, so try to emphasize linkages wherever you can. View descriptions of faculty research interests.

Writing Sample

Standardized Test Scores

Résumé

Transcripts

Laptop Requirement

Laptops are integrated into the curriculum at the College of Public Health to improve opportunities for active learning and provide greater access to specialized software and required tools in and out of the classroom. Incoming students are required to have a laptop that meets certain minimum hardware specifications. Review full laptop requirements.

Additional Requirements for International Students

For applicants whose native language is not English, the TOEFL is required with a minimum score of 79 on the iBT. These scores should be sent officially to SOPHAS using the SOPHAS-specific TOEFL code 5688.
A WES Evaluation is required for applicants who completed their degree outside of the United States. This can be requested and submitted through SOPHAS.

Application Deadline

Fall Priority: Dec. 15
Fall Regular Decision: Jan. 10

Applying by December 15 enables students to be nominated for fellowships. Applications must be submitted AND complete (i.e., all required materials must be received and verified by SOPHAS) by December 15 to be considered.