About Epidemiology, PhD - at Bagchi School of Public Health, Ahmedabad University

The PhD in Epidemiology at the Bagchi School of Public Health, Ahmedabad University, is designed to equip students with cutting-edge research skills to address pressing public health challenges. Our programme trains future epidemiologists in applying core epidemiological concepts, integrating interdisciplinary approaches, and leveraging emerging technologies like AI and machine learning. Students will engage in high-impact research focusing on lifestyle, environmental influences, and the epidemiology of infectious and non-communicable diseases.

With a commitment to improving health, equity, and sustainability globally, our faculty provides rigorous mentorship and training, ensuring that graduates contribute significantly to academia, public health policy, and clinical practice.

Academic Supervision & Research Expertise

Our faculty comprises esteemed researchers and public health experts with vast experience in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, and computational modelling. Faculty members work on diverse projects, from infectious disease control and chronic disease epidemiology to AI-driven health interventions.

Research at the Bagchi School of Public Health is interdisciplinary, fostering collaboration across domains such as:

• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology
• Environmental and Occupational Health
• Epidemiological Modelling & AI Applications
• Public Health Policy & Health Promotion

Programme Structure

Students will undertake specialized coursework, gain hands-on experience in designing and conducting studies, complete qualifying exams—including comprehensive exams and a research proposal presentation—and defend a doctoral dissertation consisting of two or more publishable manuscripts. Our goal is to enable trainees to define significant research questions, design and conduct impactful studies, and publish findings that contribute to meaningful clinical and public health outcomes both nationally and globally.

The programme also incorporates research on environmental risk factors, including climate change-related elements, which are of increasing concern but remain underexplored in relation to cardiometabolic and other diseases. Students will collaborate with faculty to ensure a suitable primary thesis advisor and committee aligned with their research topics.

Coursework

The doctoral programme is an intensive, coursework-based resident programme requiring the successful completion of a minimum of 36 credits, including University-mandated and programme-specific courses. The coursework structure ensures comprehensive training in epidemiological methods, research ethics, data analysis, and public health policy, equipping students with the necessary skills to excel in their research and careers.

Core Courses

• Principles of Epidemiology
• Applied Statistics
• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
• Environmental Health & Assessment of Environmental Exposures
• Research Ethics 
• Research Writing
• Applied Epidemiological Methods in Study Design & Data Analysis
• Introduction to Applied Data Science

Core Electives (examples):

• 3 credits
• Health Promotion Practicum
• Advanced Biostatistical Analyses
• Assessment of Environmental Exposures
• Epigenetics
• Machine Learning
• Sustainable Development Goals
• Climate Change & Cities
• Air Quality

Additional Elective Methods and Domain courses will be available.

Programme Benefits

• World-Class Faculty: Learn from leading epidemiologists and public health scientists.
• Interdisciplinary Training: Engage in cutting-edge research across multiple domains.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access modern labs and computational research centres.
• Financial Support: Generous fellowships and assistantships for meritorious students.

Contact Us

For inquiries about the PhD in Epidemiology, reach out to: Bagchi School of Public Health, Ahmedabad University @ Email: ea.deansph@ahduni.edu.in

Phone: +91-9748017208  

Embark on a transformative journey in epidemiological research and make a meaningful impact on global public health!

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Entry requirements for this course

Contact Bagchi School of Public Health, Ahmedabad University to find course entry requirements.

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