Practical Epidemiology and Statistics
This short course builds on concepts introduced in Epidemiology Statistics and Research Methods to reinforce the ideas and enable students to focus on their critical application to novel practical situations. Students will develop skills in critical appraisal of published work in health care related areas and develop more practical understanding of epidemiological and statistical methods used in the analysis of epidemiological studies.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this short course you should be able to:
- Critically appraise published papers dealing with epidemiological studies and clinical trials
- Interpret and critically appraise basic epidemiological and statistical information that they have collected/ produced themselves or that has been presented by others
- Summarise, analyse and present basic epidemiological data appropriately
- Design appropriate epidemiological studies to address population health questions
Credits
20 credits
Attendance Required
1 block week of teaching
Dates
Monday 30th October - Friday 3rd November 2023
Assessment
One written assignment
Course Coordinators
Dr James Martin
Dr Nicola Adderley
Prerequisites
Epidemiology Statistics and Research Methods or equivalent as a pre-req
Stand-alone Course
This short course can be taken as a stand alone course. It can be assessed or non assessed. To apply, please contact the Programme Coordinator on 0121 414 7577 or at mph@contacts.bham.ac.uk. All applications must be received a minimum of one month before the start date of the course. For further information on fees or entry requirements, please contact the Programme Administrator.