
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 OCT 21
Assistant Professor – Epidemiology*
CLOSES SEPT 27
OPS Data Harmonization Coordinator
Open until filled
Post-Doctoral Fellow T32
What’s Happening
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Yan Wang receives 2023 Ayman El-Mohandes Young…
Yan Wang, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the department of epidemiology at the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health…

Qualitative Research Colloquium
Fall 2023: Starting September 6, 2023; 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Biweekly Wed Dr. Deepthi S. Varma, PhD, MPhil, MSW, Assistant Professor, Department of…
