Doctor of Philosophy

To advance the public's health and well-being through education, research & service
with a focus on issues affecting Louisiana

The PhD degree is offered in three programs at the School of Public Health:  Biostatistics, Community Health Sciences, and Epidemiology.  These advanced programs lead to terminal degrees representing distinguished scholarly accomplishment in their respective fields.  They are designed primarily for students who intend to pursue careers involving research, teaching, and professional practice.  Please refer to the individual programs below for more information.

Concentrations

• Behavioral and Community Health Sciences
• Biostatistics
• Epidemiology