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Program(s)
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March 1
D — March 1 |
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| Admissions Requirements |
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Click
here
for link to online application or to download paper application.
Applicants need to meet:
1) Graduate Division admissions
standard and documentation
requirements, and
2) program specific admissions criteria and documentation
requirements
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- graduate degree (equivalent to the master's level at UHM) in biostatistics, epidemiology, or a
related discipline; or equivalent course work
- graduate
program application form
- graduate program supplemental information form (download form)
- statement of objectives* (download form)
- three letters of recommendation
- official GRE General Test scores
- official TOEFL scores — 600/250/100 or above (Required
of most non-native speakers of English. Click here
for information on exemptions.)
* Indicate reason for pursuing a PhD in epidemiology.
N.B.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the graduate
chair or potential faculty mentors, prior to applying for
admissions.
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Submission of Program
Specific Documentation Requirements
With the exception of TOEFL and GRE scores, all program specific documentation requirements should be sent directly
to the graduate program.
If required, official TOEFL and GRE scores should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office. Please note that GRE scores may be required by the graduate program (see above) or by the Graduate Division (more info.) |
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| Program
Overview |
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The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) offers a PhD program
in biomedical sciences, with a concentration in epidemiology.
Students who successfully complete the program will be able
to teach and to provide consultative service in basic aspects
of both epidemiology and biostatistics. In addition, they
will be able to conduct independent research in their areas
of concentration.
A few teaching and research assistantships as well as a limited
number of tuition waivers are available. In addition, East-West
Center fellowships are available for qualified students.
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| Degree Requirements |
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All
graduate students at UHM need to meet degree requirements
set by the Graduate Division and their graduate programs.
For general Graduate Division requirements, see Degree
Requirements. Below is an overview of the degree requirements
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The PhD program requires the following:
- qualifying exam,
- necessary course work as indicated by the results of the
qualifying exam,
- comprehensive exam,
- dissertation,
- final oral exam / defense of dissertation.
Courses
To view a listing of courses related to the program, visit
the links below:
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| Related Program(s) |
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clinical research,
microbiology,
public health, tropical
medicine
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