This full-time course is designed to provide successful students with the necessary knowledge and specialist skills to be able to design, conduct, critique and apply epidemiological research in either a service or an academic setting.The course is open to medical and non-medical graduates and is aimed at the following groups:

• Graduate students who wish to pursue a career in epidemiological research
• Graduate students who wish to gain an advanced understanding of epidemiological and statistical principles to underpin future research interests
• Public health professionals who wish to gain a fuller understanding of epidemiology and its application to public health in practice
• A variety of teaching and learning methods are used during the course including lectures, practical exercises, one-to-one supervisions and self-directed learning. The level moves from basic to advanced epidemiology and biostatistics within the three terms.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course participants should:

• have an advanced understanding of epidemiological theory and be able to apply it in a practical setting;
• have knowledge of current developments in epidemiological research;
• be able to identify, synthesise and critique relevant published research literature;
• be able to interpret and apply the study findings;
• have developed a critical approach to the evaluation of their own and others' research work; and
• have the necessary skills to be able to be able to carry out epidemiological research including:
• selection of an appropriate study design;
• development of a research protocol;
• collection and management of epidemiological data; and
• application of appropriate statistical analysis.