Our Academic programs
PHD
PhD in Epidemiology
A terminal research degree granted on evidence of distinctive attainment in epidemiology and on ability for independent investigation.
MSE
Master of Science in Epidemiology
A research degree that trains students in epidemiological methods and professional development and culminates in a publishable thesis.
MPH
Master of Public Health, Epidemiology Concentration
A multidisciplinary graduate-level degree that focuses on the practical elements of public health that can be applied in a professional career.
CPE
Certificate in Psychiatric Epidemiology
Our 12-credit, fully online Certificate in Psychiatric Epidemiology is the only certificate program of its type in the world.
welcome to uf department of epidemiology
Message from our Chair
Dr. Stephen Kimmel
Welcome to the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Florida! We are a premier department in one of the top public universities in the country. Our mission is to make scientific discoveries, educate others, and provide service so that we improve the health of the population. We do this through the practice of consequential epidemiology.
Pleased to Welcome New Faculty
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Welcome Dr. Jinling Liu
Jinling Liu, Ph.D., joined us on September 1, 2023, from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Her research interests include Genetic Epidemiology, Machine Learning, Causal Inference, Biomedical Informatics, Cardiovascular Diseases, Aging and Cancer.
Job Opportunities in the Department
CLOSES Mar 15
Post Doctoral Associate
CLOSES Apr 15
Post Doctoral Associate in Multi-Omics
open Until filled
T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship
Additional Job postings
Post Doctoral Associate in ALS Genomics
OPS Academic Assistant
What’s Happening
New study uses AI technology to understand cell…
In patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, nerve cells called motor neurons degenerate, causing muscle atrophy and eventually death…
UF Health project seeks to help mothers in need
University of Florida Health has launched an ambitious project to minimize the health risk of pregnancy by identifying, addressing and tracking…
Dr. Deepthi Varma was recently invited to join…
Deepthi Varma, research assistant professor in the department of epidemiology, was recently invited to join the editorial board of the Maternal and…
Department Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Mar 19
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UF Epidemiology Final Dissertation Defense – Nicole Fitzgerald
1:00pm to 3:00pm
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Mar 20
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UF Epidemiology Final Dissertation Defense – Nae Yeon Won
2:30pm to 4:30pm
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Mar 25
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UF Epidemiology Final Dissertation Defense – Jackie Pollack
9:00am to 11:00am
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Mar 27
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UF Epidemiology Final Dissertation Defense – Wenjie Zeng, MD
12:00pm to 2:00pm
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Mar 28
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Being A Woman Online Breast Cancer Support Group
7:00pm to 8:00pm
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Final Dissertation Defense:
Nae Yeon Won
WEDNESDAY | MARCH 20 | 2:30 PM
Leveraging Electronic Health Records to Elucidate Changes in Prescribing Practices of Opioid Agonist Treatment among Pregnant Populations.