Departments
Explore the five departments that form the academic and research foundation of the USF College of Public Health. Each department offers unique opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, discovery, and innovation, preparing students, researchers, and practitioners to lead solutions to today’s most critical public health challenges.
Biostatistics and Data Science
The Department of Biostatistics and Data Science at the USF College of Public Health focuses on developing and applying statistical and computational methods to solve complex public health and biomedical challenges. The department offers MPH, MSPH and PhD degrees, preparing students for impactful careers in research, healthcare, and public health.
Community Health Sciences
The Department of Community and Family Health at the USF College of Public Health focuses on improving health outcomes through education, research, and service in areas such as maternal and child health, public health education, behavioral health, and socio-health sciences. The department offers MPH, MSPH and PhD degrees, preparing students to address complex health issues within communities and families.
Epidemiology
The Department of Epidemiology at the USF College of Public Health is dedicated to understanding the distribution and determinants of health-related events in populations. The department offers MPH, MSPH and PhD degrees, equipping students with the skills to design and conduct research aimed at improving public health outcomes.
Global, Environmental and Genomic Health Sciences
The Department of Global, Environmental and Genomic Health Sciences at the USF College of Public Health is dedicated to addressing health challenges that transcend national boundaries. The department offers MPH, MSPH and PhD degrees, preparing students to develop and implement solutions for global health issues.
Health Policy and Systems Management
The Department of Health Policy and Systems Management at the USF College of Public Health emphasizes excellence in teaching, research, and service in health policy and management. The department offers MPH, MHA and PhD degrees, preparing students for leadership positions in health and related organizations across public and private sectors.