Course syllabus - Epidemiological Methods to Investigate Health

Objectives

The aim of the course is for the student to acquire in-depth knowledge of epidemiology and develop their critical approach to research in public health.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

1. explain and interpret epidemiological concepts and measures
2. compare epidemiological study designs and assess their suitability for different questions within public health science
3. identify and apply criteria to critically review and evaluate the scientific quality of epidemiological studies

Course content

• Epidemiology in relation to public health science
• Epidemiological measures of occurrence and association
• Epidemiological study designs
• Sources of error in epidemiological studies
• Research ethics
• Social epidemiology
• Epidemiological research

Specific requirements

A completed Bachelor’s degree from an institution of higher education of three years or more, equivalent to at least 180 ECTS credits with a major in public health sciences, caring sciences, medical sciences, psychology, physiotherapy, political sciences, or an equivalent academic field. In addition, at least 5 ECTS credits in public health sciences, either as part of or outside the degree and English course 6 or English level 2 or A TOEFL test result with a minimum score 575 and a TWE score of at least 4.5 (PBT) or 90 with a TWE score of at least 20 (iBT), or an IELTS test result with an overall band score of at least 6.5 and no band score below 5.5, or equivalent, are required.

Examination

INL1, Assignment, 3 credits, Grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Two-grade scale