Highlights
Tuition fee
Free
Free
Unknown
Tuition fee
Free
Free
Unknown
Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Ahmedabad, India
Campus location
Ahmedabad, India
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Epidemiology programme from Ahmedabad University is designed to equip students with cutting-edge research skills to address pressing public health challenges. 

Overview

The Epidemiology programme from Ahmedabad University 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

The 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

Graduates will be equipped to take up position in:

  • Public Health institutions
  • Research institutions
  • Medical colleges
  • Biomedical companies
  • Hospitals
  • Government initiatives like National
  • Health Mission
  • Non-profit organisations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Ahmedabad, India

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • A Master’s degree with at least 55% aggregate marks from a recognized institution (as per UGC guidelines).
  • Eligible degrees include MD in Community Medicine, Preventive & Social Medicine, or a Master's in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or Environmental Health.
  • International qualifications must be recognized as equivalent to Indian UGC standards.

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Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    Free
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    Free

Additional Details

  • 100 per cent Tuition Fee waiver for all full-time PhD students.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Epidemiology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Kanthari International Institute for Leadership
Need-based

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Kanthari
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Fully Funded Scholarship for Social Change Makers 2024-2025
Need-based

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Kanthari
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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