Epidemiology
Understanding and reducing the burden of disease in human populations through research, education and service.
About
Confronting some of the most consequential health conditions affecting our local and global communities
Epidemiologists play a vital role in maintaining health and in disease prevention and control, by studying the determinants and patterns of disease in populations. Through a rigorous curriculum, the Department of Epidemiology prepares students to confront some of the most consequential health conditions affecting our local and global communities. Many faculty and graduates of our epidemiology programs are leading experts in chronic and infectious diseases, helping to extend life expectancy, advance health equity, improve quality of life, and pave the way for innovations in how we address future health events.
Latest Department News
2025 Sharma Fellows Announced
Three UTHealth Houston School of Public Health students have been selected as the 2025 Shreela and Vibhu Sharma Endowment for Excellence in Community Nutrition, Climate Health, and Sustainability fellows.
Latest Department News
- BMI Alone May Miss Excess Adiposity in Children, UTHealth Houston Study Finds
- Craig Hanis, PhD, Named Professor Emeritus After More Than Four Decades of Service
- Researchers Spur New Efforts to Ensure Equitable Access to Colorectal Cancer Screenings
- Ochoa Receives Prestigious Belgian Honor for Global Health Contributions
Message from Chair
Message from Chair
Dr. Alanna Morrison
Professor and Chair
Thomas Stull Matney, PhD Endowed Professorship in Environmental and Genetic Sciences
"Our graduate programs can help launch you on the path to a successful public health career."
EPI by the Numbers
2435
Epidemiology graduates (including Disease Control)
66
Online graduates since inception
74
Countries represented
24%
of graduates pursue careers in research
22%
of graduates pursue careers in healthcare
Careers in Epidemiology
- Pharmaceutical Industries
- Health Systems
- Government Agencies
- Non-Profits
- Academia and Research
- Health Departments
- Disaster Preparedness and Infection Control
Testimonials
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The program is affordable and flexible for working professionals who are looking to advance their skills and careers in public health.
—Kayla E. Ruch, PhD'24, MPH, CPH, HACP, CIC, Infection Prevention Practitioner
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The training I received at the School of Public Health greatly impacted my life and career. The excellent training I received in critical thinking, epidemiologic and biostatistical methods, and public health approaches served me well throughout my career – I still rely on that training today.
—Wendy Nembhard, PhD'00, MPH'97, FACE, professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health
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The faculty in the Department of Epidemiology are deeply committed to student success, offering personalized mentorship and support. The program's diverse curriculum and hands-on research experiences were pivotal in shaping my skills and confidence as a public health professional.
—Srusti Bhalero, MPH'24, Project Coordinator - Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
