Epidemiology

Module Coordinators: Dr Rosalyn Tamming
ECTS Value: 5

Aims
This course covers basic epidemiology principles, concepts and procedures and the application of methods generally useful in the surveillance and investigation of health-related states or events.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the uses of epidemiology and the different types of epidemiologic studies
• Describe and calculate key epidemiological measures
• Describe the processes, uses and evaluation of surveillance
• Describe the steps of an outbreak investigation

Module Content
Basic concepts in epidemiology
Epidemiological measures
Review of epidemiological studies

Methods of Teaching and Student Learning
This one-week intensive module will be delivered through a combination of lectures, case studies, individual and group exercises.