Department of Social and Preventive Medicine
Research. Prevention. Community.

Doctoral Degree in Community Health Program

Program Description

The doctoral program in Community Health is designed for individuals wishing to achieve the highest degree of training in the translation of epidemiologic research in the practice of public health.

The objectives of the program are to provide graduates with the skills to be able to assume academic or government positions, teach at the university level, and work in positions where epidemiologic research is used to develop, plan and evaluate public health programs designed to prevent or control disease.