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Program Information

The Ph.D. in Epidemiology program is in the Department of Epidemiology, which is jointly governed by both the College of Public Health and Health Professions and the College of Medicine. The program requires a minimum of 90 semester credits beyond the bachelor’s degree. All students must complete at least 36 credits of epidemiology core courses, 6 credits of statistics electives, 18 credits of epidemiology electives, 15 credits of general electives, and 15 credits of dissertation research. Students may also apply to graduate with a concentration in up to two 9-credit concentration areas. All entering students who do not hold MPH or equivalent degrees are also required by the College of Public Health and Health Professions to complete an Introduction to Public Health course.

All students admitted to the Ph.D. program in Epidemiology are fully funded for four years, including a tuition waiver and a stipend. Depending on a student’s source of funding, the student may work for up to 20 hours per week as a research assistant, a teaching assistant, or some combination of the both. Funding sources for students may include the student’s research mentor, the department, the college, the Graduate School, or external fellowships or scholarships pursued by the student.

The core course work is designed to incorporate competencies recommended in the report of the 2002 workshop on doctoral education in epidemiology from the American College of Epidemiology and the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, and criteria for applied epidemiology competencies. The overall outcomes expected of all graduates are as follows:

  1. Apply epidemiological methods to address critical and/or emerging public health issues through the use of:
    • Appropriate epidemiological research designs
    • Advanced statistical analysis methods for health studies
    • Data structures and measurement methods for health research
    • Biological, behavioral and social theory applied to the understanding and prevention of contemporary threats to health and well-being
    • Depth of knowledge in an area of specialization
  2. Assimilate the history, philosophy, and ethical principles of epidemiology into current research
  3. Develop grant proposals and manage research projects
  4. Write scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and communicate research results to scientists, policy makers, and the public
  5. Compete successfully for research and teaching positions in academic institutions, federal or state agencies, or private institutions.

Students in the Ph.D. 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

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 towards improving the quality of life, health, and society using epidemiologic tools and methods.

Details of the Ph.D. in Epidemiology program and application information are available at our website: http://epidemiology.phhp.ufl.edu/about/ph-d-in-epidemiology-2.

The Master of Science in Epidemiology (MSE) program is a 36-credit program that prepares students for careers in the public health arena that are focused on the surveillance and prevention of illnesses among diverse populations around the world.  Students will be trained in the foundational aspects of epidemiology, including person, place, and time; risk and protective factors; and the social determinants of health.  Areas of focus may include chronic disease, infectious disease, geriatric, environmental, psychiatric, social, cancer, and maternal and child health epidemiology.

The thesis is required to demonstrate skill in independent inquiry and investigation, under the tutelage of a mentor. All students must complete at least 15 credits of epidemiology core courses, 8 credits of biostatistics courses, 4 credits of professional development courses, 5 credits of electives, and 4 credits of thesis research.

Graduates of the MS in Epidemiology program will be able to:

  • Apply surveillance, assessment, evaluation, and other foundational epidemiological research designs to all areas of interest,
  • Choose appropriate measurement and analytic methods to study health and disease in a population,
  • Utilize biological, behavioral and social theory to understand how to prevent and intervene to promote the public health.

 Details of the Master of Science in Epidemiology program and application information are available at our website: https://epidemiology.phhp.ufl.edu/academics/mse/.

Degrees Offered with a Major in Epidemiology

  • Doctor of Philosophy
    • without a concentration
    • concentration in Clinical and Translational Science
    • concentration in Gero-Epidemiology
  • Master of Science

Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.

Epidemiology (PHHP/COM) Departmental Courses

Course List by Depts
Code Title Credits
PHC 6008Cardiovascular Epidemiology2
PHC 6009Biology and Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS3
PHC 6014Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control of Chronic Diseases II3
PHC 6034Epidemic Investigation2
PHC 6041Landmarks in Psychiatric Epidemiology2
PHC 6517Public Health Concepts in Infectious Diseases3
PHC 6591Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology3
PHC 6598Foundations in Precision Medicine: Genetic Epidemiology1
PHC 6711Measurement in Epidemiology and Outcomes Research3
PHC 6717Public Health Surveillance3
PHC 6932Psychiatric Epidemiology Online Seminar Series1
PHC 6937Special Topics in Public Health1-6
PHC 6939CPE Psychiatric Grand Rounds1
PHC 6971Research for Master's Thesis1-4
PHC 7000Epidemiology Seminar II: Critical Evaluation, Research Proposals, and Methods2
PHC 7007Cancer Epidemiology3
PHC 7017Advanced Epidemiologic Methods III3
PHC 7038Psychiatric Epidemiology3
PHC 7065Critical Skills in Epidemiological Data Management2
PHC 7083Computational Data Science for Epidemiology2
PHC 7199Topics in Precision Medicine and Public Health Informatics1
PHC 7427Ethics in Population Science2
PHC 7594Genetic Epidemiology3
PHC 7595Introduction to Molecular Epidemiology3
PHC 7727Grant Writing for Population Health Research2
PHC 7901Epidemiology Literature Review and Critique (Journal Club)1
PHC 7902Scientific Writing for Peer Reviewed Publications for Popular Science1
PHC 7910International Field Epidemiology3
PHC 7916National Field Epidemiology1-3
PHC 7918Independent Study1-3
PHC 7934Seminar I: Epidemiology Past, Present, and Future2
PHC 7979Advanced Research1-12
PHC 7980Research for Doctoral Dissertation1-15

College of Medicine Courses

Course List by College
Code Title Credits
GMS 5905Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences1-4
GMS 6001Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences I5
GMS 6003Fundamentals of Graduate Research and Professional Development1
GMS 6004IDP Practical Laboratory2
GMS 6008Fundamentals of Physiology and Functional Genomics2
GMS 6009Principles of Drug Action and Therapeutics3
GMS 6090Research in Medical Sciences1-10
GMS 6096Introduction to NIH Grant Writing for Biomedical Sciences1
GMS 6160Introduction to Oral Biology I2
GMS 6161Introduction to Oral Biology II2
GMS 6193Research Conference in Oral Biology1-3
GMS 6405Fundamentals of Endocrine Physiology1
GMS 6406Fundamentals of Pulmonary/Respiratory Physiology1
GMS 6408Fundamentals of Renal Physiology1
GMS 6411Fundamentals of Cardiovascular Physiology1
GMS 6415Fundamentals of Gastrointestinal Physiology1
GMS 6491Journal Club in Physiology1
GMS 6780Addiction: Neuroscience and Trends3
GMS 6845Clinical & Translational Research Practicum3
GMS 6865Quantitative Literacy for Translational Research2
GMS 6875Ethical and Policy Issues in Clinical Research2
GMS 6895CTS Journal Club1
GMS 6903Manuscript and Abstract Writing for Clinician/Scientists2
GMS 6905Independent Studies in Medical Sciences1-10
GMS 6910Supervised Research1-5
GMS 6940Supervised Teaching1-5
GMS 6971Research for Master's Thesis1-15
GMS 7093Introduction to Clinical and Translational Research2
GMS 7877Responsible Conduct of Biomedical Research1
GMS 7944Practicum in Biomedical Science Education3
GMS 7950Fundamentals of Biomedical Science Education2
GMS 7979Advanced Research1-12
GMS 7980Research for Doctoral Dissertation1-15

Epidemiology (PHD)

SLO1      Research Studies             
Design epidemiologic research studies and analyze data to answer health-related research questions that are currently relevant to the population.

SLO2      Independent Research 
Prepare to become an independent researcher in the field of Epidemiology.

SLO3      Epidemiology Concepts
Illustrate a thorough understanding of epidemiology concepts.

SLO4      Professional Behavior   
Display ethical behaviors, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, professional conduct and communication, and build academic skills such as grant writing

Epidemiology (MS)         

 SLO 1    MSE Knowledge 
Apply surveillance, assessment, evaluation, and other foundational epidemiological research designs to all areas of interest

SLO 2     MSE Skills           
Utilize biological, behavioral and social theory to understand how to prevent and intervene to promote the public health

SLO 3     MSE Skills Choose appropriate measurement and analytic methods to study health and disease in a population

SLO 4     MSE Professional Behavior          
Display ethical behavior, cultural sensitivity, integrity in research conduct, honesty, and teamwork

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