These course requirements will reflect the core theory, methods, and content in each of the tracks. Students should consult their Departmental Academic Advisor for further advice. All Harvard School of Public Health Students must take or be qualified to waive one of the introductory Biostatistics and Epidemiology courses. All first year doctoral students must take HSB 233ab and HSB 270cd. They will enroll in HSB 269ab in the second year of study.
Doctoral students participate in the doctoral seminars each year until they complete their exams.
All doctoral students are expected to augment the basic requirements with substantial course work appropriate for a research orientation. Current students have recommended that doctoral students consider taking EPI 205 to help them plan their research proposal. Note that both courses are offered in the fall.