Epidemiology, the original science of public health, studies the distribution of disease, health events and health-related behavior,with an emphasis on patterns of risk and prevention measures.

Biostatistics focuses on the development and applications of qualitative methods for collecting, summarizing and analyzing health-related data.

Degree Programs

CPH In the Media: February 2024
CPH In the Media: February 2024

UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of February 2024: Double Dawg students Caleb Snead’s research and service work in rural Georgia was profiled by

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Student Profile: Adenike McDonald
Student Profile: Adenike McDonald

Adenike McDonald knew she had found her true calling working as an environmental health specialist for Jamaica’s Ministry of Health. Her role advanced efforts to improve the health of communities,

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Inaugural Research Day Celebrates Team Science
Inaugural Research Day Celebrates Team Science

Over 100 faculty, staff and students from the UGA College of Public Health gathered on Friday, February 9, for the College’s inaugural Research Day. The event brought together researchers from

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