Best Epidemiology graduate certificate programs - Updated 2020

Graduate School Leadership and Staff DirectoryOpen sub-navigationClose sub-navigation. This certificate program is designed to supplement and build on the knowledge of working professionals who desire additional training in epidemiology. It will also cater to students who wish to further their knowledge of this field by immersing themselves in its study for one academic year in preparation for other graduate of professional degrees. A full-time student will be able to complete the certificate program in two semesters, while a part-time student may finish within four semesters.

The Certificate in Psychiatric Epidemiology 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Epidemiology is the only certificate program of its type in the world. Graduates will join the vibrant international cohort of psychiatric epidemiologists around the world. The CPE program, offered by the Epidemiology, Colleges of Public Health and Health Professions and Medicine, and the Psychiatry, College of Medicine, will train physicians, residents, and mental health professionals to address the critical mental health challenges of our time.

This advanced certificate program is for students with previous training in molecular biology and or genetics. The program will provide in-depth training in genetic epidemiology. The certificate will extend learning for advanced students who will benefit from a strong genetic component to their education.

The Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology, offered and administrated through the Epidemiology and Biostatistics, provides UGA graduate students, who have a strong interest in infectious diseases at the human population level, a program of study and formal recognition in this area. By earning this certificate, students will be able to explicitly demonstrate the infectious disease-related training and skills that are of increasing importance in the field. Be enrolled at UGA as a graduate student. Have previously taken EPID 7010 and BIOS 7010 or equivalent knowledge (as determined by the Certificate Coordinator when student applies).