Epidemiology

Epidemiology focuses on the core knowledge and skills of the discipline to provide a solid foundation for learning of applied aspects of public health which you will encounter on other modules. You will develop skills in describing and analysing epidemiological data, critically appraising study designs, and reflecting on different public health issues in a way that is informed by on understanding of epidemiological principles. In the module we cover the definition, scope and history of epidemiology; the fundamental strategies of epidemiological research; approaches for assessing the validity of statistical associations and making judgements about causality; and explore measures of disease frequency and association. We will also examine the main epidemiological study designs and consider their strengths and limitations. We will examine the issue of analysis of epidemiological data

including descriptive. Course Information Start DateCostCourse CodeApply Wednesday 25 January 2017 Home / EU - £1,000 PHM002 Apply Now For additional dates please register your interest Home / EU - £1,000 PHM002 Register Interest Eligibility Non EEA students can only apply as part of a programme, not as a stand-alone module.A first degree in a medical, health-related or social sciences discipline is required (minimum 2:1 honours degree, 3.0 GPA or an equivalent international degree).Applicants with equivalent qualifications or substantial experience in health services will also be considered on an individual basis. English Requirements For those students whose first language is not English, the following qualification is also required:IELTS: 7.0Please note that due to changes in the UKVI's list of SELTs we are no longer able to accept TOEFL...