Master of Public Health - Epidemiology Specialisation (distance learning, 100% online)Our MPH with a specialisation track in Epidemiology involves the study of factors affecting health and illness among populations through epidemiological methods and research. This track provides a comprehensive overview of the basic science of Public Health, which entails a detailed understanding of epidemiology, and the acquisition of the complex skill-set required to conduct public health research projects. Modules include Epidemiology & Statistics for Public Health Research, Qualitative Methods for Public Health Research, and Regression and Evidence Based Methods for Epidemiology.
Berufsfeld / Zielpublikum
Our MPH with a specialised track in Epidemiology provides a comprehensive overview of the basic science of Public Health, which entails a detailed understanding of epidemiology, and the acquisition of the complex skill-set required to conduct public health research projects.
Schwerpunkte / Curriculum
The core modules cover epidemiology and qualitative research methods, including the application of appropriate study designs, their critical appraisal and the essential principles and procedures for ethical practice. You will then specialise by studying Regression and Evidence Based Methods for Epidemiology, Advanced Epidemiological Modelling, and Epidemiology of Disease.
In addition to the subject matter knowledge you gain, you will develop additional cognitive, team, communication, research, ICT, numeracy and project planning skills that are eminently transferable within the sector. You will complete your programme with a dissertation based on your own original public health research relevant to this area of specialisation.
All University of Liverpool online Masters programmes are taught 100% via the Internet, giving career professionals access to a level of higher education that may otherwise be out of reach because of work or family responsibilities.
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