EPIDCR-PHD - Epidemiology and Clinical Research (PhD)

The PhD program in Epidemiology and Clinical Research provides methodologic and interdisciplinary training to equip students to conduct cutting-edge epidemiologic research and develop new methodology. The program trains students in the tools of modern epidemiology, with heavy emphasis on statistics, causal inference, computer science, genetics, genomics, and informatics. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds.

See the department’s website for additional information on the admissions process. Address inquiries to epiadmissions@stanford.edu.

Submit your application through the Stanford Graduate Admissions website.

Applications are evaluated based on the applicant’s commitment to and aptitude for a career in epidemiology as demonstrated via transcripts, statement of purpose, relevant work and research experience, and letters of recommendation. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional. Applicants from non-English speaking countries should provide evidence of competence in English on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). (Visit the Stanford Graduate Admissions webpage related to tests for additional information on Stanford University requirements regarding TOEFL.)

Required Supporting Documents (to be submitted in the Stanford Graduate Admissions Application)

•     Statement of Purpose that includes area(s) of interest

•     Three letters of recommendation

•     Official GRE General Test scores  (optional)

•     Official TOEFL scores (if applicable)

•     Unofficial transcripts for all college/university degrees

•     CV with relevant work and research experience