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The Epidemiology module is an introductory module which aims to provide a grounding in key concepts in the field of epidemiology. This includes covering topics such as case definition, measuring disease frequency, measures of effect, study design types (including cross-sectional, cohort, case-control, ecological and intervention), bias and confounding, effect modification, causation, infectious disease epidemiology, screening and health surveillance.

More specifically, the module aims to provide you with:

· Basic knowledge of epidemiological concepts and methods principles of study design

· Appreciation of the errors that may arise in epidemiological studies

· Experience in interpreting and evaluating epidemiological data

· Examples of the contribution of epidemiology to knowledge of the main determinants of health and disease

· A foundation on which to build detailed knowledge appropriate to particular research interests

This is a core module for students on the MSc Social Epidemiology, MSc Dental Public Health and MSc Population Health. Spaces are limited to 80.

The module has sessions 2 days per week in Term 1. The majority of sessions will involve a lecture, small group session and independent reading. Small group sessions are designed to consolidate the lecture content by applying them in a variety of contexts relevant to population health.