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DrPH in
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General Information |
The purpose of the DrPH in
Epidemiology is to train professionals with knowledge, skills
and abilities in the development of epidemiological methodology
applied to health needs including the identification of risk
factors, clinical research, programs assessment, prevention,
protection and treatment of diseases.
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Curriculum |
The Doctor of Epidemiology
Degree (DrPH.) is awarded after the successful completion of an
interdisciplinary core curriculum in epidemiology, which
includes Biostatistics, Environmental, Nutrition, Methodology,
Research and electives in special topics. Students must also
complete an original research project of a significant
contribution to the scientific knowledge in a particular field.
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Admission
Requirements |
The applicant
must:
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Present evidence of the
successful completion of a BS degree in a college level
institution accredited by the PR Council of Higher Education
or by a US recognized accrediting organization.
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Have completed the following
required courses:
| Course |
Credits |
| General Sciences
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6 |
| Social Sciences
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6 |
| Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| College Mathematics |
3 |
| Total |
18 |
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Have a minimum overall GPA
of 3.0 (on a four-points scale).
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Have taken the Graduate
Record Examination (GRE) test. Only the general part will be
required.
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Submit the following
documents:
- Official transcript(s) from all
universities attended (undergraduate & graduate).
- GRE official scores. (www.gre.org)
- Three
letters of recommendation written by professors or
by individuals familiar with the applicant’s
professional work and skills using the format provided
with the application form
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Certificate of No Penal Record.
- US$100.00 Application Processing
Fee
Upon acceptance, other documents will be
required.
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Application Process |
The application deadline
is APRIL 15. The Program application is available at the
Admissions Office or may be
downloaded from our website.
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Tuition and Fees |
| All graduate
students pay the tuition fee every trimester at a rate of
$265.00 per credit. |
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