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.
