EPIDEMIOLOGY
Welcome to The department of Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the newest department in the University of Delaware’s College of Health Sciences, a thriving academic unit of more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students and 130 faculty with outstanding research and teaching facilities. The Department of Epidemiology’s graduate degree programs are centered on the application of epidemiologic methods to research, teaching, and practice in areas focused on improving population health issues and reducing health disparities. The Department of Epidemiology also houses the Biostatistics Core, which serves as a vital resource for statistical expertise and support around research and teaching, and Epi-Assist, a student group that provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of public health and emergency management. The Department of Epidemiology also coordinates closely with the Partnership for Healthy Communities, facilitating student engagement in research and projects to improve the health and well-being of Delaware communities.
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The Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology is a 12-credit program intended to support individuals who seek additional training in epidemiologic methods and the applied skills needed to address a broad range of health problems. This certificate serves a need for education and preparation in epidemiology biostatistics skills within Delaware, across our region, and beyond.
The MPH program is designed to prepare students for a career in public health in either applied (e.g., local, state or federal public health agencies) or research settings. Students are provided with comprehensive training in both population health principles and epidemiological methods and biostatistics to ensure they are proficient in the skills needed to successfully enter the public health workforce.
The PhD program provides students with advanced training in epidemiological methods and prepares them for careers in research, teaching, and applied public health. The program is designed to support students with an earned master’s degree and some experience in the public health workforce who seek additional training related to research methods and their application to population health.
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Laura A. Carlson appointed UD President
December 09, 2025 | Written by UDaily staffThe University of Delaware Board of Trustees voted to appoint Laura A. Carlson as the institution’s 29th president, effective Jan. 1, 2026. -
Advancing heart health
December 05, 2025 | Written by Amy CherryEvery fall, the University of Delaware research community gathers for a celebration of discovery. The 2025 Cardiovascular Research Symposium, sponsored by UD’s Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Cardiovascular Health, offers faculty, postdocs, and students a collaborative stage to share breakthroughs that advance our understanding of heart and vascular health. -
Finding the right balance
December 01, 2025 | Written by Amy CherryDaniel Harris, assistant professor of epidemiology, has been awarded a $2.6 million grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to evaluate real-world hypertension treatment strategies to inform national blood pressure guidelines for aging adults. He's working alongside co-principal investigator Kaley Hayes, assistant professor of health services, policy and practice at Brown University School of Public Health
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