The Department of Epidemiology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, located within the School of Public Health in Minneapolis, is a leading center for understanding and addressing health challenges across populations. It focuses on the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases, training students and faculty to develop effective prevention and control strategies. The department is recognized for its strong research focus, interdisciplinary collaboration, and dedicated faculty. Leveraging its location in the Twin Cities, it offers unique access to public health organizations and practical experience opportunities. Programs emphasize hands-on learning through internships and projects, preparing graduates for impactful careers in public health practice, research, and policy globally.
View EpidemiologyThe University of Minnesota (formally the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) is a public land-grant research university in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. The Twin Cities campus comprises locations in Minneapolis and Falcon Heights, a suburb of St. Paul, approximately 3 mi (4.8 km) apart. The Twin Cities campus is the oldest and largest in the University of Minnesota system and has the ninth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,376 students at the start of the 202122 academic year. It is the flagship institution of the University of Minnesota System, and is organized into 19 colleges, schools, and other major academic units.