Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control
OFFERED BY: DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
Onsite | Full-Time | 4 years
About the PhD in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control Program
The PhD program in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control, International Health is more applied, multidisciplinary, and internationally oriented than standard infectious disease epidemiology programs. It prepares students to take leadership positions in important global public health settings with strong research components.
This is a STEM designated program. Eligible F-1 visa students can receive an additional 24 months of work authorization, beyond the initial 12 months of post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).
PhD in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control Program Highlights
Students will learn to use epidemiologic, immunologic, laboratory and statistical methods to design, implement, and evaluate disease control interventions for diseases of public health importance to underserved populations.
GLOBAL NETWORK
Research opportunities around the world
APPLIED LEARNING
Training in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods
Vaccine Training
From clinical trials to implementation
STEM DESIGNATED
Eligibility for a 24-month STEM OPT extension
What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control
Visit the Graduate Employment Outcomes Dashboard to learn about Bloomberg School graduates' employment status, sector, and salaries.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Coordinator for Prescription Drug Overdose Response, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
- Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer
Interactive Research and Development
- Director, Child Health & Vaccines Program, Pakistan Country Office
International Rescue Committee
- Technical Advisor for Research
National Institutes of Health
- Research Fellow, Division of International Epidemiology and Population Studies, Fogarty International Center
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
- Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
World Health Organization
- Scientist, Initiative for Vaccine Research
Curriculum for the PhD in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control
Students acquire a broad understanding of the methods needed to design studies and gain hands-on experience in the design, conduct and analysis of community and clinical trials and/or laboratory based investigations, including the immunologic and biologic basis of responses to immunizations and other prophylactic or therapeutic interventions.
Browse an overview of the requirements for this PhD program in the JHU Academic Catalogue, explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School Course Directory, and find many more details in the program's Academic Guides.
Courses Available in the Following Areas:
- Infectious diseases
- Epidemiology
- Vaccinology
- Field trials
- Program implementation and evaluation
- Program design
Admissions Requirements
For general admissions requirements, please visit the How to Apply page. This specific program also requires:
Prior Graduate Degree
A degree in medicine, veterinary medicine, or dentistry, or a master’s degree or equivalent graduate training in epidemiology, statistics, international health, tropical medicine, microbiology, parasitology, immunology, or virology.
Prior Work Experience
Not required but highly desirable
Standardized Test Scores
Standardized test scores (GRE) are optional for this program. The admissions committee will make no assumptions if a standardized test score is omitted from an application, but will require evidence of quantitative/analytical ability through other application components such as academic transcripts and/or supplemental questions. Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all application components.
Program Faculty Spotlight
Melissa A. Marx, PhD ‘02, MPH ’98, evaluates maternal, child, and infectious disease programs, and has led response efforts for outbreaks including SARS, Ebola, and COVID-19.
Anna Durbin, MD, studies experimental vaccines for SARS-CoV-2, dengue, West Nile, Zika, malaria, and more in human clinical trials and in controlled human infection studies.
Christine Marie George, PhD, partners with communities to design and evaluate water, sanitation, and hygiene programs to promote health equity and prevent infections globally.
Rupali Limaye, PhD ’12, MPH, MA, studies how health information can best be communicated to individuals in different contexts and through different channels.
Tuition and Funding
All full-time PhD students will receive the following support for the first four years of the program either through endowments, grants, or research projects: full tuition, individual health insurance, University Health Services clinic fee, vision insurance, and dental insurance.
Need-Based Relocation Grants
Students who are admitted to PhD programs at JHU starting in Fall 2023 or beyond can apply to receive a $1500 need-based grant to offset the costs of relocating to be able to attend JHU. These grants provide funding to a portion of incoming students who, without this money, may otherwise not be able to afford to relocate to JHU for their PhD program. This is not a merit-based grant. Applications will be evaluated solely based on financial need. View more information about the need-based relocation grants for PhD students.
Contact Us
Questions about the program? We're happy to help.
Elisabeth Simmons, MEd
Academic Program Administrator
esimmo15@jhu.edu
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