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Epidemiology Courses

Epidemiology courses can help you learn disease transmission, outbreak investigation, statistical analysis, and public health principles. You can build skills in data collection, critical thinking, and interpreting health trends. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software, geographic information systems (GIS), and modeling techniques that are essential for analyzing health data and making informed decisions in public health initiatives.

Popular Epidemiology Courses and Certifications


  • E

    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Sanitation, Infection Control, Health Promotion, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Data Collection

    ★ 4.7 (378) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Digital health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record System, Electronic Medical Record, Health Equity, Interoperability, Public Health, Epidemiology, Big Data, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Digital Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Health Information Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Data Integration

    ★ 4.5 (270) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Infection Control, Natural Resource Management, Epidemiology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Climate Change Adaptation, Injury Prevention, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet

    ★ 4.7 (369) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Oral Health, Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Radiation Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Diagnostic Tests, Surgery

    ★ 4.8 (472) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    History of Medical Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.8 (348) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Health Equity Research

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Health Education, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Driving engagement, Media and Communications, Cultural Sensitivity

    ★ 4.8 (171) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Developing the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations

    ★ 4.9 (275) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Risk Management, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, International Finance, Financial Systems, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Health Policy, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

    ★ 4.7 (457) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Policy, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Sociology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sustainable Systems, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

    ★ 4.6 (174) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Maternal Health, Biology, Health Education, Immunology, Child Health, Prenatal Care, Preventative Care, Mitigation, Drug Development

    ★ 5 (245) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Drug Development, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Personal protective equipment, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Assessment

    ★ 4.7 (169) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular epidemiology courses

  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
  • Introduction to Digital health: Imperial College London
  • Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface: University of Geneva
  • HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations of Health Equity Research: Johns Hopkins University
  • Developing the SIR Model: Imperial College London
  • Global Systemic Risk: Princeton University
  • Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.: University of Michigan
  • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney

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