Вступительные требования
2nd Class Honours degree of a recognised university in science or a related subject, or a degree in medicine; candidates should show evidence of numeracy skills (e.g. A-level mathematics or statistics or a module with a good mark in their university degree); applications with an appropriate technical qualification, or equivalent qualification and experience from overseas, are also welcomed; it is preferable for candidates to have some work experience in a health-related field.
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Начало сентябрь |
Продолж.Кол-во лет: 3 - 5 |
This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to make valuable contributions to both epidemiological research and public health; epidemiological methods are used increasingly in medical research, public health practice and health care evaluation to investigate the causes of disease, and to evaluate interventions to prevent or control disease; epidemiology is a key discipline for understanding and improving global health; this course covers both communicable and non-communicable disease epidemiology; by the end of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate advanced knowledge and awareness of the role of epidemiology and its contribution to other health-related disciplines; choose appropriate designs and develop detailed protocols for epidemiological studies; enter and manage computerised epidemiological data and carry out appropriate statistical analyses; assess the results of epidemiological studies (their own or other investigators'), including critical appraisal of the study question, study design, methods and conduct, statistical analyses and interpretation.
