Concentrations: PhD in Epidemiology
Students in the PhD program in Epidemiology may apply to graduate with a concentration in up to two of the following areas:
- Cancer Epidemiology
- Genetic Epidemiology
- Gero-Epidemiology
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Psychiatric Epidemiology
- Clinical and Translational Science Interdisciplinary Concentration
Concentrations allow PhD students to focus their elective coursework toward a single content area that interests them. All concentrations offered by the Department of Epidemiology are completely optional, and students may enroll in up to two concentrations. Enrollment in a concentration requires the approval of the student’s academic advisor, research mentor, PhD Program Director, and Curriculum Committee Chair.
All concentrations require that students submit either (a) dissertation aims or (b) a first-authored publication that documents research in the area of the concentration in addition to the required courses.
The overarching goal of each concentration is to provide learners with advanced training in each respective field. This training will help prepare researchers for the frontlines of interdisciplinary team science targeted toward improving the quality of life, health, and society using epidemiologic tools and methods.
Cancer Epidemiology Concentration |
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Course |
Cancer Epidemiology Concentration (9 credits) |
Credits |
Semester |
PHC 7007 | Cancer Epidemiology | 3 | Spring |
PHC 7595 | Molecular Epidemiology | 3 | Fall |
GMS 6065 | Fundamentals of Cancer Biology | 3 | Spring |
Genetic Epidemiology Concentration |
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Course |
Genetic Epidemiology Concentration (9 credits) |
Credits |
Semester |
PHC 7595 | Molecular Epidemiology | 3 | Spring |
PHC 6937 | Genetic Epidemiology | 3 | Fall |
A relevant course from Epidemiology or another department, with preapproval | 3 | Various | |
Gero-Epidemiology Concentration |
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Course |
Gero-Epidemiology Concentration (9 credits) |
Credits |
Semester |
GMS 6485 | Population Based Research on Aging | 3 | Fall |
GMS 6099 | Research Methods in Gerontology | 3 | Any |
PHC 6016 | Social Epidemiology in Public Health | 3 | Fall |
Infectious Disease Epidemiology Concentration |
Course |
Infectious Disease Epidemiology Concentration (9 credits) |
Credits |
Semester |
PHC 6517 | Public Health Concepts in Infectious Diseases | 3 | Fall |
PHC 6937 | Hospital Epidemiology | 3 | Fall |
A relevant course from Epidemiology or another department, with preapproval | 3 | Various | |
Psychiatric Epidemiology Concentration |
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Course |
Psychiatric Epidemiology Concentration (9 credits) |
Credits |
Semester |
PHC 6016 | Social Epidemiology | 3 | Fall |
PHC 7038 | Psychiatric Epidemiology | 3 | Spring |
PHC 6041 | Landmarks in Psychiatric Epidemiology | 2 | Various |
PHC 6939 | CPE Psychiatric Grand Rounds | 1 | Various |
Clinical and Translational Science Interdisciplinary Concentration |
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The Department of Epidemiology participates in the Clinical and Translational Science Interdisciplinary Concentration offered by the Clinical and Translational Science Institute. The Clinical & Translational Science Predoctoral Training Program provides junior trainees with the skills required to develop a career in multidisciplinary clinical and translational research. The program uses a team-science approach and provides mentoring and didactic training for predoctoral students performing clinical and/or translational research in health-related fields at UF. Completion of program requirements results in the award of an interdisciplinary concentration in Clinical & Translational Science. Enrollment in the Clinical and Translational Science Interdisciplinary Concentration requires a separate application to the Clinical and Translational Science Institute in addition to the Department of Epidemiology concentration enrollment form. For more information about the Clinical and Translational Science Interdisciplinary Concentration, click here. | |||
Course |
Clinical and Translational Science Interdisciplinary Concentration (14 credits) |
Credits |
Semester |
GMS 6847 | Translational Research and Therapeutics: Bench, Bedside, Community, & Policy | 3 | Fall |
GMS 6945 | Team Science | 1 | TBD |
GMS 7877 | Responsible Conduct of Biomedical Research | 1 | Spring |
GMS 6893 | Clinical and Translational Science Seminar Series | 2 | TBD |
GMS 6895 | CTS Journal Club | 1 | Fall |
Approved CTS Elective Courses. | 6 | Various |