Introduction to epidemology

Introduction to epidemology
Reference Code EUG2_T2_1_0020
Host Institution UiT - UiT – The Arctic University of Norway
Description

-Epidemiology is often described as the basic science of public health. In this course you learn how to study the distribution of disease in a population, and assess disease risks.

- Online course: Most activities are asynchronous with video lectures and online activities.

- There will  be 6 synchronous online seminars.

- Home assignments and online oral exam

- 5 ECTS

Period 21 Oct 2024 09:00:00 — 13 Dec 2024 16:00:00
Duration Up to 1 semester in length
Mode Online
Type of activity Course
Target groups Master students
Location Online
WP WP 2
ISCED Fields of Study 091 - Health, 0914 - Medical diagnostic and treatment technology
Contact Person Charlotta Rylander
charlotta.rylander@uit.no
Content and Methodology

Dive into the world of epidemiology with our comprehensive online Master's course, designed to equip students from all disciplines with foundational knowledge and practical skills in epidemiological principles and methods. Whether you're aiming to enhance your research capabilities or broaden your understanding of public health, this course is tailored to meet your needs.


The course covers basic principles and methods of epidemiology including measures of disease occurrence and risk in populations and various research designs for investigating the etiology of disease. After completing the course, the students should be able to apply central concepts in epidemiology, identify study designs used in scientific papers, explain sources of bias in epidemiological studies and reflect upon causality.  


The prerequisite for applicants is a bachelor degree. Interest in public health, global health or epidemiology is an asset.


- Maximum number of students are 45


- All teachers have a PhD degree in epidemiology and work daily with epidemiological studies


- Upon completing this course, you will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to critically appraise epidemiological literature and media headlines.


- This course awards 5 ECTS credits.


 


We will select the 45 students with the highest average


grade from their bachelor's degree; 5 from each


EUGLOH partner university. In case we do not have


enough applicants from a single university, we will select


additional students from other partner universities. 

Recognition Transcript of records - ECTS
Language English
Funding by EUGLOH budget Funded in full
Recruitment of Participants Qualitative Assessment
Number of open spots 45
Call for Applications
Closed
Last call
24 Jun 2024 — 15 Sep 2024