Seminars of epidemiological methods

wmphm2500  2020-2021  Bruxelles Woluwe

Seminars of epidemiological methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
4 credits
0 h + 24.0 h
Q1 or Q2
Language
English
Main themes
Seminars in epidemiological methods (K. Castetbon): methods used in surveillance; epidemiological transition and non-communicable diseases; critical reading of literature in epidemiology; choice of study design according to objectives; elaboration of public health programs
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 To elaborate, apply and criticize epidemiological and statistical methods in Public Health
 
Content
Seminars in epidemiological methods (K. Castetbon): methods used in surveillance; epidemiological transition and non-communicable diseases; critical reading of literature in epidemiology; choice of study design according to objectives; elaboration of public health programs
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

- Seminars (including external lecturers)
- Practical exercises in biostatistics and epidemiology
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

essay on a given topic 30%
Second session:essay on a given topic 30%
Faculty or entity
FSP


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master de spécialisation en méthodologie de la santé publique - Specialized master in public health methodology