Postgraduate Course: Epidemiology for Public Health (PUHR11016)
Course Outline
School |
School of Clinical Sciences and Community Health |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Public Health Research |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
The course provides a grounding in some of the areas of applied epidemiology which are part of public health practice. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Med And Vet | Lecture | | 1-11 | 14:00 - 14:50 | | | | |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Understanding of the principles, application and effectiveness of:
1. Population health surveillance;
2. The role of disease registration; and
3. screening for early detection, prevention and control of disease |
Assessment Information
Formal assessment will be by coursework and seminar presentation. The presentation will take place during week 10 & 11 from 1-4pm. A case study (300 words) will be submitted on which a seminar will be presented. Both elements will contribute to the final assessment. |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
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Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Phil Mackie
Tel: 0131 536 9292
Email: phil.mackie@lhb.scot.nhs.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Margaret Luttrell
Tel:
Email: Maggie.Luttrell@ed.ac.uk |
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