Appendix G: Divisional PhD examination requirements

Each division may create specific curriculum and examination requirements for PhD students.

As noted in Section 8 of this handbook, each division may create specific curriculum and examination requirements for PhD students specializing in that area, within the framework established by the college and the overall Graduate School policies.

All divisions

Students are expected to form their advisory committee no later than the term after completion of the qualifying exam (for divisions who have a qualifying exam). They must form the advising committee per the instructions. The interdisciplinary PhD in Biostatistics has program specific rules regarding committee establishment

Timeline expectation for divisions with qualifying exams

Students are expected to complete the qualifying exam at the earliest opportunity after they have completed their basic coursework. They must pass the qualifying exam within three years of matriculation.

Qualifying exam repeatability

Divisions have different expectations for a second exam and students should consult with their advisor or qualifying examination committee chair to determine a timeline.

Communication of results of the qualifying exam

It is the responsibility of the advisor or qualifying exam chair or member to communicate the results of the qualifying examination or its equivalent to their division chair and to the student within one term of completion. The division chair will notify the senior director of the Office of Academic Programs and Student Services within one term of the results for student record-keeping purposes.

Divisional guidelines

Interdisciplinary PhD in Biostatistics, public health specialization

The program is a joint venture between the Division of Biostatistics in the College of Public Health and the Department of Statistics in the College of Arts and Sciences, and their PhD examination requirements and timeline expectations differ as it is a program housed in the Graduate School. More details about the examination requirements and timelines can be found in the PhD program guide.

Environmental Public Health

All candidacy examinations are subject to the general policies and procedures established by the Graduate School regarding the scheduling, conduct and results of the examination. For specific PhD candidacy exam requirements for the environmental public health specialization, students should refer to "The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program" section of the Environmental Sciences Graduate Program Handbook.

Epidemiology

Health Behavior and Health Promotion

Health Service Management and Policy

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