Are you ready to apply to the Department of Epidemiology? All applicants to our certificate programs must apply to and be accepted by the UF Office of Admissions.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s or equivalent degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Satisfactory conduct record
Steps to Apply
Step 1: Complete the UF online Application for Certificate Admissions
- Apply using either the currently enrolled UF student application or the non-UF student application.
- Specify the correct program information in the application:
- Certificate Level: Graduate
- College: Public Health and Health Professions
- Certificate Program: Psychiatric Epidemiology
- Currently enrolled students: Please make sure to select PBH_GCT07-CPE under Concentration.
Step 2: Transcripts Upload and Test Scores
- Upload official transcripts for each previous degree. Unofficial transcripts are accepted until the official ones arrive, expediting your application processing at the Office of Admissions.
- International applicants should also upload an unofficial degree certificate for each previous degree received.
- International applicants should ensure that documents not originally in English are accompanied by a literal English translation.
Electronic transcripts (via Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, or eScrip) should be sent to te@admissions.ufl.edu. The Department of Epidemiology doesn’t track submissions to the Office of Admissions. Check your application status on the portal. For inquiries, contact the Office of Admissions at 352-392-1365 or through the contact form.
Mail official documents (transcripts, IELTS scores) to:
- University of Florida
- Office of Admissions
- 201 Criser Hall
- PO Box 114000
- Gainesville, FL 32611-4000
Step 3: Additional Questions Section
- Complete the “Activities” portion of the application as thoroughly as possible. This will significantly speed up the processing of your application at the Office of Admissions.
- Upload appropriate proof of Florida residency, if applicable.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee ($30, plus a $7 credit card processing fee). The application fee is required of all students applying to a certificate program, including current and former UF students. The application fee may only be paid by credit card on the UF online certificate application.
- Arrange to have official transcripts sent from each previous institution attended. International applicants must also send official degree certificates and English translations, if applicable.