Public Health
The Public Health program offers a PhD in the following subfields: Biostatistics, Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases, Health Policy and Management, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The Public Health MS program subfields are: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Health Informatics. Within the MS Epidemiology program, there are three tracks: Chronic Diseases, Environmental, and Infectious Diseases.
- Terminal Degrees Offered
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- PhD - Doctor of Philosophy
- MS - Master of Science
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Andrew DeWan
Director of Graduate Studies
Katie Doucet
Registrar (PhD program)
Rachael Heard
Registrar (MS program)
Admission Requirements
Standardized Testing Requirements
GRE is required for:
- Biostatistics (PhD and MS)
- Health Policy Management (PhD)
GRE is not accepted for:
- Chronic Disease Epidemiology (PhD)
- Environmental Health Sciences (PhD)
- Epidemiology (MS)
- Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases (PhD)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (PhD)
- Health Informatics (MS)
English Language Requirement
TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic is required of most applicants whose native language is not English.
You may be exempt from this requirement if you have received (or will receive) an undergraduate degree from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction, and if you have studied in residence at that institution for at least three years.
Admission Information
The Public Health program offers a PhD in the following subfields: Biostatistics, Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases, Health Policy and Management, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
The Public Health MS program subfields are: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Health Informatics. Within the MS Epidemiology program, there are three tracks: Chronic Diseases, Environmental, and Infectious Diseases.
The MS in Biostatistics and Health Informatics are 2-year programs. The MS in Epidemiology is a 10-month program that begins in July.
Applicants should select “Public Health” on the application and then the program which best matches their research interests. MS Epidemiology applicants should indicate their preferred track in the relevant section of the application.
At the Yale School of Public Health, you will join a community dedicated to nurturing your intellectual and professional success in the field of public health. You will learn from national and international leaders in science-based public policy, health interventions, and basic research so that you step into a career with impact. YSPH offers many opportunities for innovation and collaboration, and students explore the interdisciplinary nature of public health through coursework and collaboration across the University.
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Academic Calendar
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Financial Information
PhD Stipend & Funding
PhD students at Yale are normally fully-funded. During their programs, our students receive a twelve-month stipend to cover living expenses and a fellowship that covers the full cost of tuition and student healthcare.
Master's Funding
While Master's programs are not generally funded, there are resources available to students to help navigate financial responsibilities during graduate school.