Thousands of new epidemiological studies are conducted every year and their results can have a profound impact on how we live our lives. Decisions regarding the food you eat, how much you exercise, where you live and what treatment you will follow if you get sick are made based on data from such studies. This specialization aims to equip you with the skills that will allow you to correctly interpret epidemiological research, consider its limitations, and design your own studies.
The first course of the specialisation, Measuring Disease in Epidemiology, looks into the main measures used in epidemiology and how these can inform decisions around public health policy, screening and prevention.
The second course, Study Designs in Epidemiology, provides an overview of the most common study designs, their strengths and limitations.
The third course, Validity and Bias in Epidemiology, builds on the fundamental concepts taught in the previous courses to discuss bias and confounding and how they might affect study results. It also provides the essential skills to prevent and control bias and confounding and critically think about causality.
At the end of this specialization you will have gained the essential skills to design and critique epidemiological research and you will be able to pursue more advanced courses in epidemiology. Although this specialization is part of the GMPH programme, it can be taken independently of the GMPH.
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Explore the fundamentals of Validity and Bias in Epidemiology through an engaging online course designed for students and professionals alike. Gain insights into selecting appropriate study designs, identifying biases, and mitigating their effects to ensure reliable and accurate research findings.
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Dive into the world of epidemiology and understand the fundamental measures used to describe disease frequency. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential tools required for conducting effective epidemiological studies, shedding light on how we gather evidence about health-related conditions every day.
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Dive into the world of epidemiology and learn the essential principles of study designs that are crucial for conducting effective health research. This course will equip you with the knowledge needed to select appropriate study designs, understand their strengths and limitations, and apply this understanding in interpreting real-world epidemiological studies.