Overview
This module will build on your learning about statistical principles and methods gained in previous modules. Through the use of data sets, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills of data methods related to analysis of individual epidemiological studies.
Content
On completion you should be able to:
• Understand the statistical basis of generalised linear modelling (GLM);
• Apply GLM methods to different epidemiological designs (i.e. clinical trials, cohort and case control studies);
• Apply GLM methods to different study outcomes (i.e. binary, continuous and survival);
• Understand and interpret GLM regression output from data analysis, including understanding assumptions, limitations and when more complex analysis methods are recommended.
Attendance Required
1 block week of teaching.
Assessment
One written assignment.
Coordinator
Dr Alice Sitch
Prof Karla Hemming
Stand Alone Course
- Advanced Statistical Methods can be taken as a standalone course. It can be assessed or non assessed.
- All applications must be received a minimum of one month before the start date of the module.
- Degree level entry requirement.
- For further information or to apply, please contact the Programme Administrator: mph@contacts.bham.ac.uk
You can choose to study this course as either a microcredential or a non-credit CPD shortcourse.
Why choose a Postgraduate Microcredential short course?
- Usually taken from exisiting modules within a Masters, they can be used as standalone credentials with some also counting as academic credits at postgraduate level
- Add a postgraduate level qualification to your CV
- Develop the specialist skills you need for your career goals
- Alumni status with the University of Birmingham
- Learners will have the same access to our student support and campus facilities as our students on full degree programmes.
Please note that once registered for the microcredential you cannot swap for the non-credit shortcourse version.
Apply for the Microcredential
Non-credit short course
The microcredential and the non-credit short course follow the same course structure, the difference between them both is with the non-credit short course you do not take the assessment at the end therefore you will not receive credits but will recieve a certificate of completion, this certificate cannot be converted to credits.
Please note if you apply for the non-credit short course, you cannot swap to the microcredential version once registered.
Apply for the non-credit CPD shortcourse