Departments & Centers
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Description of Program
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is focused on the preparation of individuals who will serve as practitioners, researchers, and teachers who carry out broad public health functions at local, state, national, and/or international levels. The department’s graduate programs capitalize upon the companion disciplines of epidemiology and biostatistics to generate research and provide instruction that will lead to an improved understanding of the distribution and determinants of disease in populations with the ultimate goal of improving public health.
