Ph.D. in Epidemiology

Take your public health knowledge to the next level and become an epidemiological specialist in the area that interests you most. The doctoral program in epidemiology lets you develop analytical expertise and gain teaching experience. You investigate public health problems, design full-scale studies, analyze data and translate the results into public health action.

Here, you can grow your professional network and establish valuable connections with faculty who hold primary appointments with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). Prefer private-sector epidemiology? Work with biotech firms located right on UAlbany’s Health Sciences Campus.

At the School of Public Health, you’ll be a part of our efforts to build healthier communities by engaging in hands-on courses, cutting-edge research, and practice-based experience enhanced by our unique 35-year partnership with the New York State Department of Health.

We provide defining experiences in public health – experiences that enable you to examine issues, explore possibilities, and create the change needed for a better tomorrow.