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University of California, Irvine School of Medicine Epidemiology (PhD) 224 Irvine Hall University of California Irvine, CA 92697-7550 US   Phone: 1-949-824-7325 Fax: 1-949-824-4773   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.-Epidemiology (Currently NOT accepting applications for the MS for the next 5 years. Doctoral Ph.D.- Epidemiology - Now accepting Applications for Fall 2010. On Campus   The Graduate Program in Epidemiology in UC Irvine's School of Medicine is designed to train future researchers via an approach that integrates basic and clinical epidemiologic research methods and principals. Particular strengths of the program at UC Irvine include genetic, cancer and environmental epidemiology leading to disease in human populations. The mission the Department of Epidemiology faculty is to study the etiology (genetic and environmental) and control of chronic disease, particularly cancer, through its surveillance (cancer registries), education, research and public service activities. The UCI Center for Cancer Genetics Research and Prevention as well as the Genetic Epidemiology Research Institute operate within the Department of Epidemiology. Fees for California residents are approx. $12,000 per year with fee waivers available via fellowship awards, teaching assistant employment and research assistant employment. The application process is via an online graduate school application administered by the UC Irvine Graduate Division.     Accreditation Information: UC Irvine is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and all graduate programs receive rigorous external reviews mandated by the University of California every five years.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree: 5-7 yrs for the Ph.D.    Previous Degrees Individuals from a variety of backgrounds can and do make significant contributions to the field of epidemiology as long as they have sufficient coursework in the breadth of related disciplines. Historically, students holding the following degrees in an array of academic majors are admitted into this doctoral program: BS, BA, MS, MPH, and MD.  Pre-Requisite Courses Academic coursework in the biological sciences, environmental sciences, public health, chemistry, computer science, statistics, engineering or mathematics all provide satisfactory preparation for a competitive application and success in the field. While an MPH degree is NOT REQUIRED for admission, many applicants to our program have earned the MPH.  International Student Requirements All applicants whose primary language is not English are required to demonstrate proficiency in English for admission consideration. However, this requirement is waived for applicants who have received an advanced degree from an accredited U.S. college or university. Proficiency in English may be demonstrated by passing one of two standardized, internationally administered tests: TOEFL (the Test of English as a Foreign Language); or IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Submission of TSE (Test of Spoken English) scores is strongly encouraged and available TSE scores are considered.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Professional, clinical and research experiences in a number of related fields are considered with the application. biological sciences, public health, medicine, statistics and math.  Volunteer Experience Volunteer work in the health sciences and/or research laboratories is considered in the application process but is NOT REQUIRED for admission.  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement All applicants whose primary language is not English are required to demonstrate proficiency in English for admission consideration.  Other Requirements At least three (3) letters of recommendation are required; however, a fourth letter will be considered. Two official copies of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you attended. Your "Statement of Purpose" to provide relevant information regarding your academic preparation for this program, personal experiences, motivation for pursuing this advanced degree, future goals, areas of research interest, etc. For more information, please email us at EpiGrad@uci.edu and we will forward information that is more detailed to you including our FAQ.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $ See: http://www.reg.uci.edu/fees/2009-2010/graduat  Tuition: Applicable for non-California Residents Only  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 28000  # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA: 3.500  Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations: Graduate Degrees Offered: MD, PhD, MS, MPH, MSN & NP  # of Terms Per Year: Quarter  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable       6/1/2010 Doctor of Medicine Program (MD) Application Deadline Please Reference: http://www.meded.uci.edu/Admissions/faqs.html Thank you.   1/15/2010 Epidemiology Graduate Program (PhD) Application Deadline Please see: www.epi.uci.edu   1/15/2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE - PhD Program in Epidemiology Application Deadline Completed and Submitted application including payment of UCI application fee and all supplemental documents; e.g., Letters of Recommendation; must be provided by this date. Paper copies of any letters or transcripts should be sent directly to D. Green in the UCI Dept. of Epidemiology, 224 Irvine Hall, 92697-7550. Online submission of Letters of Recommendation is preferable, but not mandatory.   2/15/2010 - 1:00 AM to 4/15/2010 - 5:00 PM Deadline for Accepting an Offer of Admission   N/A , CA United States   OverView: UC Irvine and other Tier one research university are members of the National Council of Graduate Schools and have all agreed to a mandatory deadline of April 15th [ http://www.cgsnet.org/?tabid=201 ] for ALL graduate school applicants to accept or decline their offers of admission. However, if the PhD Program in Epidemiology is your program of choice, you should let the department know as soon as you've decided.   ContactName: ContactPhone: Type: Other   2/8/2010 - 1:00 AM to 3/15/2010 - 1:00 AM Applicant Interviews   Department of Epidemiology University of California Irvine, CA 92697-7550 United States   OverView: The Faculty Admission Committee starts reviewing applications as they are received (on or before January 15th). Interviews will be scheduled during early-February to early-March in Irvine, CA.   ContactName: ContactPhone: Type: Other