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7WLM0015 Public Health Research and Epidemiology (Lvl 7) (Online)


School of study	School of Life and Medical Sciences
Course length	Online - Part Time

Entry requirements
- health, social care or other similar public service workers who have studied successfully at level 6 or equivalent. Evidence of GCSE Maths at A-C or equivalent.
Please note that if you wish to apply to the full master's course after completing this credit bearing course, please visit the Master of Public Health (online) course page for entry requirements.

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About the course

This course will enable you to:

Acquire an in-depth understanding and ability to apply quantitative and qualitative research approaches to the advancement and practice of public health across the domains of health improvement, health protection and health care services
Critically evaluate the role of epidemiology in identifying and reducing the burden of communicable and non-communicable condition worldwide
Critically interrogate and appraise the validity of research findings in national and international public health contexts.

For more course information please email online-degrees@herts.ac.uk

Who should attend this course?

Anyone working in health, social care or other similar public service wishing to acquire an in-depth understanding and ability to apply quantitative and qualitative research approaches to the advancement and practice of public health across the domains of health improvement, health protection and health care services
For those who are not ready to commit to the complete degree yet, and would like to try one module to see how online study will fit around their work and life commitments.

Course content

This course will provide a foundation in the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics across the domains of health improvement, health protection and health care systems. Amongst other topics, the course will also appraise the role of public health intelligence and applied epidemiology.

By the end of the course candidates will be able to outline and critically apply a wide gamut of epidemiological approaches to questions arising in every-day public health practice and research. Candidates will be able to strategically develop literature searches and utilise routine data in response to public health issues. Candidates will be able to communicate risk and uncertainty and propose evidence-based recommendations in common public health contexts.

Teaching methods

Distance learning.

Dates

2023

Start Date	End Date	Link
23/09/2023	17/01/2024	Apply online (Distance (Part Time))

2024

Start Date	End Date	Link
23/09/2024	17/01/2025	Apply online (Distance (Part Time))

Course fees

2023/24 price for 15 credits: £825

2023/24 price for 30 credits: £1650