UF Epidemiology Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Department of Epidemiology promotes diversity through our teaching, research, and service. We are committed to an inclusive environment that promotes individual and group equity and elimination of discrimination. Our students, faculty and staff are expected to treat one another with dignity, and respect regardless of gender, age, sexuality, disability, socioeconomic status, religious views, ethnicity, race, or culture. We also pledge to work continuously to make changes that will bring about an equitable and diverse academic community.
Our Academic programs
PhD in Epidemiology
A terminal research degree granted on evidence of distinctive attainment in epidemiology and on ability for independent investigation.
Master of Science in Epidemiology
A research degree that trains students in epidemiological methods and professional development and culminates in a publishable thesis.
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.
Certificate in Psychiatric Epidemiology
Our 12-credit, fully online Certificate in Psychiatric Epidemiology is the only certificate program of its type in the world.
JOb Opportunities in the department
OPS Community Health Worker
OPS Creative Design and Communications Specialist
Postdoctoral Associate in Energetics and Breast…
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.
What’s Happening
UF Health team receives $6.6 million to study…
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As cases of the omicron variant continue to surge, two federal agencies have approved booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for 12…
UF leads team ready to tackle vaccine skepticism…
University of Florida faculty are part of a multistate team that will work to boost COVID-19 and influenza vaccination rates in parts of the country…
