Department of Epidemiology
New York, NY
357
Students
Urban
Setting
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Overview
Columbia University / Department of Epidemiology is located in New York, NY, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | ||
| Doctor of Public Health (Dr PH) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 146 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 8 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
757
Applied
429
Accepted
137
Enrolled
Applying
120
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | MPH or equivalent (for Dr PH) | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 1 |
Student Body
357
Total Graduate Students
39%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
60%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.68% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6.44% |
| White or Caucasian | 32% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.28% |
| Asian | 24.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 3.08% |
| Unknown | 8.4% |
Gender
Male (25%)
Female (74%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Infectious disease epidemiology, chronic disease epidemiology, social epidemiology, psychiatric epidemiology, neurological epidemiology |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
722 West 168th Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10032
United States
New York, NY 10032
United States
Contact
Dr. Charles Branas
Chairperson
Phone: 212-305-8755
Chairperson
Phone: 212-305-8755