Epidemiology

Improve Health Globally

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.

About the Epidemiology Department

The Department of Epidemiology is situated within both the College of Public Health and Health Professions and the College of Medicine at the University of Florida. Our faculty members hold joint appointments, fostering synergies that contribute to a robust and competitive research profile. This collaborative approach enhances the training of highly skilled students, providing them with exceptional exposure to diverse expertise.

Our Academic Programs

The Department of Epidemiology provides four exceptional programs for individuals interested in pursuing a career in epidemiology. These programs include a Doctorate in Epidemiology, a Master of Science in Epidemiology, a Master in Public Health, Epidemiology Concentration, and a Certificate in Psychiatric Epidemiology.

Job Opportunities in the Department

What’s Happening

Digital Epidemiology

Dr. Wang’s Research in Digital Epidemiology

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.

Recent news

Three of UF’s 40 Under 40 called PHHP home

Published on March 17, 2025

This year’s honorees include alumni from PHHP’s departments of physical therapy, epidemiology and health services research, management and policy.

News flash: Increased numbers of children poisoned by Fentanyl

Published on March 14, 2025

Dr. Linda Cottler talks with Psychology Today about her team’s new findings on Fentanyl poisoning cases.

Checking in with PHHP’s AI faculty

Published on March 12, 2025

Since 2021, UF has hired more than 100 new faculty to increase education and research in AI. UF’s College of Public Health and Health Professions is home to nine of…

Caretia Washington selected as American Society of Preventive Oncology New Investigator

Published on March 10, 2025

She is one of only 12 new investigators nationwide to be selected.

Message from the Department Chair

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