The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics trains students, fellows and faculty in methods for studying disease causes and prevention in general populations, evaluating diagnostic tests and treatment efficacy in clinical settings, and using evidence-based approaches in clinical practice. We offer high-quality education and training for undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral/fellowship students. The emphasis in all our programs is on the integration of population-based research methods with clinical applications.
Epidemiology & Translational Science
Epidemiology in translational science bridges basic scientific discoveries with clinical and public health applications, emphasizing a transdisciplinary educational approach.
Clinical & Epidemiologic Research
Clinical and epidemiologic research studies human health to discover disease prevention and care improvement strategies.
- Master’s in Clinical and Epidemiologic Research
- Certificate in Advanced Training in Clinical Research
- One-Year Clinical Research Workshop
- Summer Clinical Research Workshop
- Individual courses
Health Data Science
Data science propels health research by analyzing complex biomedical data, advancing genetics, and improving clinical trials and policies.
Implementation Science
Implementation science connects research findings to real-world applications, effectively enhancing healthcare quality by integrating evidence-based practices.
- Online Certificate in Implementation Science
- Individual courses
- Implementation Science Short Course
- Implementation Science Mini-Course
- Master's Degree in Clinical Research, Implementation Science Track
- Research in Implementation Science for Equity (RISE)
Fellowships & Training Programs
We have a broad range of fellowships and training programs that serve early-career scholars, from predoctoral students to junior faculty.
Workforce Training
Independent study for UCSF students and summer and yearlong programs for high school and college students interested in pursuing careers in clinical research.
Individual Courses
Online and in-person courses in clinical research, epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, implementation science, and grant writing are available to individuals within the UCSF community and from other institutions.