At Western University in London, Canada, Epidemiology and Biostatistics (PhD) is offered as a doctorate in Epidemiology programme. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Epidemiology
Duration: 4 years
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics is offered by Western University's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, within the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. The program provides research training across epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, health economics, genetic epidemiology, and program evaluation. It is thesis-based, requiring an original research thesis that contributes new knowledge to the field, and is available on a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time study is structured over 12 terms, equivalent to approximately four years. Applicants typically hold a two-year, research thesis-based master's degree and are expected to show strong recent performance in statistics coursework. Graduates are prepared for research, teaching, and leadership roles in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and related health sciences fields, including academic, government, and health-system settings, building on quantitative methods training developed throughout the program.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:80.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a two-year, research thesis-based master's degree with a minimum average of 80 percent in all graduate-level coursework, along with strong recent performance in statistics coursework.
