A part of the epidemiology PhD program, the training program in cancer epidemiology prepares you for this rapidly changing field with advanced skills in epidemiologic methods and an integrated understanding of the biology of cancer.
Partnering UB’s Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health with researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, the program provides tailored, hands-on opportunities to develop research skills in cancer epidemiology and control as well as in other cancer disciplines. You also gain an understanding of and experience in interdisciplinary research.
The training in cancer epidemiology requirements follow those of the PhD in epidemiology degree. See the description of the PhD for more detail regarding these requirements:
View the Epidemiology and Environmental Health Graduate Student Handbook for more information about program requirements.
Our specialized curriculum emphasizes the integration of epidemiology with cancer biology and disciplines such as biostatistics, toxicology, nutrition, health services research, genetics and epigenetics, immunology and geographic information science.
In addition to coursework, training includes special seminars, research and collaboration with two primary mentors from different cancer-related disciplines including cancer epidemiology and interaction with other experts.