Practical Epidemiology and Statistics - Short Course

Program Overview

This 20-credit short course focuses on critical appraisal of epidemiological studies and clinical trials, interpreting and analyzing epidemiological data, and designing epidemiological studies for population health. It requires a block week of teaching from October 30th to November 3rd, 2023, and applicants must have completed Epidemiology Statistics and Research Methods or an equivalent.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This short course builds on concepts introduced in Epidemiology Statistics and Research Methods to reinforce the ideas and enable students to focus on their critical application to novel practical situations. Students will develop skills in critical appraisal of published work in health care related areas and develop more practical understanding of epidemiological and statistical methods used in the analysis of epidemiological studies.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this short course you should be able to:

• Critically appraise published papers dealing with epidemiological studies and clinical trials
• Interpret and critically appraise basic epidemiological and statistical information that they have collected/ produced themselves or that has been presented by others
• Summarise, analyse and present basic epidemiological data appropriately
• Design appropriate epidemiological studies to address population health questions

Assessment:

• One written assignment

Other:

• Credits: 20 credits
• Attendance Required: 1 block week of teaching
• Dates: Monday 30th October - Friday 3rd November 2023
• Course Coordinators: Dr James Martin, Dr Nicola Adderley
• Prerequisites: Epidemiology Statistics and Research Methods or equivalent as a pre-req
• Stand-alone Course: This short course can be taken as a stand alone course.
It can be assessed or non assessed. All applications must be received a minimum of one month before the start date of the course.