- Department: Health Sciences
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2024-25
- See module specification for other years: 2023-24
In this module, you will gain an understanding of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why. You will learn about data sources, different study designs and calculate and interpret basic epidemiological and demographic measures. You will become proficient in the use of epidemiological concepts and terminology and will be able to critically appraise the relevant literature.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 1 2024-25 |
Students will gain an understanding of epidemiology; learn about data sources, study design and their associated strengths and weaknesses; be able to calculate and interpret basic epidemiological and demographic measures; and to critically appraise the relevant literature.
By the end of the module, students will be able to:
Use epidemiological concepts and terminology correctly .
Calculate and communicate commonly used indices of health and disease, and various measures of association.
Select appropriate study designs for specific research questions and critically evaluate their strengths and limitations.
Access and critically review relevant literature.
The taught sessions and associated reading and exercises will cover:
Task | % of module mark |
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Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
None
Task | % of module mark |
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Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Written cohort feedback for the summative assessment is provided on the standard proforma, within the timescale specified in the programme handbook.
Webb, P., Bain, C. and Page, A. (2016). Essential Epidemiology: an introduction for students and health professionals. 3rd edn. Cambridge University Press.