Description

This course aims: to provide epidemiological training by distance learning for professionals in academic departments, research units, or in the health services. Epidemiology is a key discipline for understanding and improving global health. The core component deals with the methodology and basic concepts including measures of disease occurrence and association; study design; the role of bias and confounding in epidemiological studies; data-handling skills, statistical analysis of data-sets and application of these by computer; research planning and implementation, and essential skills for writing research applications and scientific papers. Students proceeding to MSc studies choose from a number of advanced modules which explore more specific applications of epidemiological theory and practice, enabling them to tailor the course to suit their own experience, interests and training requirements. The course spans communicable and non-communicable diseases in developed and developing countries, and is computer-based, with students using interactive methods within the teaching and learning materials. There is e-mail tutorial support, and group discussions through web-based and e-mail conferencing facilities. The use of statistical software is an essential skill for the practising epidemiologist and comprehensive training is provided.

The course is suitable for those aiming for careers in epidemiological research, academics in other health areas and other health professionals. The course is also of interest to those who require an understanding of epidemiology, such as medical journalists and scientific officers in government and industry.

Highlights

Objectives
To provide a comprehensive understanding of basic concepts and methods in epidemiology together with advanced skills in specific applications of epidemiological research methods.

Students can choose to study an MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate, or individual modules. The last option is ideal if you wish to sample the degree or update your professional knowledge.

Subject Areas

• Biology (general)
• Nutrition

Cost in US$:

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

6-8 weeks

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine's Mission Statement

To contribute to the improvement of health worldwide through the pursuit of excellence in research, postgraduate teaching and advanced training in national and international public health and tropical medicine, and through informing policy and practice in these areas.

Year Founded

1899