The Department of Epidemiology is currently in the process of transferring UCI’s graduate program in Epidemiology to the School of Medicine (SOM) which is expected to be accomplished this year (2008). Applicants for Fall 2009 entry should apply online by January 15, 2009. When completing your online application for graduate admissions, you will be asked to complete a section regarding 'Degree Program' information.  Please follow the exact directions below to insure a successful application to the Epidemiology program:

School/Dept: Choose "School of Social Ecology" on drop down menu
Major/Degree: Choose "Social Ecology Ph.D" on drop down menu
Year and Quarter: Type in "2009" and mark "Fall"
Specific Area of Interest: Type in "Epidemiology Dept. - SOM"

Please read the helpful information in order to assure your completion of a competitive and successful application. The remaining parts of the electronic application should be self-explanatory.  However, should you have questions you can contact us at EpiGrad@uci.edu. Your Academic Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation should be sent to the following address: 

Dept. of Epidemiology
Attn.: Director, Ph.D. Graduate Program
224 Irvine Hall
School of Medicine
University of California
Irvine, California  92697-7550 

Please make sure you also review our Application Checklist.