Doctor of Science (ScD)
The Bloomberg School offers the Doctor of Science (ScD) degree program as an alternative to the PhD degree program in some departments.
The ScD degree program is designed for individuals of exceptional ability who seek to establish the methods and skills needed for a career in research – often in an academic setting.
Two departments at the Bloomberg School currently offer the ScD degree program, so contact your department of interest for more information.
ScD Programs By Department
Department of Epidemiology
- Cancer Epidemiology
- Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Clinical Trials
- Epidemiology of Aging
- General Epidemiology and Methodology
- Genetic Epidemiology
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Environmental Epidemiology
Department of Health, Behavior and Society


