Postgraduate Course: Applied Epidemiology and Surveillance for Conservation Medicine (VESC11038)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | The course will be an introduction to epidemiological concepts framed within the context of conservation medicine. The course will use a problem-solving approach to facilitate learning and practice basic epidemiological concepts. Students will develop an understanding of different epidemiological methodologies and how these relate to the issues facing conservation medicine. Exemplars of how the approaches may be employed to undertake disease research and surveillance in wildlife and how they are used for prediction and risk analyses will be provided as problem based scenarios for students to work through. |
| Course description |
A knowledge of epidemiology, pathogenesis, therapies and control measures relating to animal disease and the practical skills to apply that knowledge;
A knowledge of public health including an understanding of how to prevent transmission of disease between animals and man;
Problem solving abilities;
A good professional attitude and a high standard of professional behaviour;
Knowledge and understanding of the relationship between veterinary science, medical science and other biosciences.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Veterinary degree |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond |
| Course Start Date |
28/04/2025 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
196 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
100% in-course assessment, which will comprise two assessments each worth 50% of the final course mark |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of applied epidemiology and surveillance, focusing on specific topics such as reservoirs, infectious diseases, or associated risks. (Links to level 11, characteristic 1 - Knowledge and understanding; assessed through the Scientific and Technical Review and Poster with Audio Presentation)
- Apply critical analysis, evaluation, and synthesis to forefront issues of epidemiology and surveillance. (Links to level 11, characteristic 3 - Generic cognitive skills; assessed through Scientific and Technical Review and Poster with Audio Presentation)
- Communicate, using appropriate methods, to specified audiences a chosen topic concerning applied epidemiology and surveillance. (Links to level 11, characteristic 4 - Communication, ICT and numeracy skills; assessed through Poster with Audio Presentation)
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Epidemiology,surveillance,conservation,wildlife |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Deborah Hoyle
Tel: (0131 6)51 9238
Email: deborah.hoyle@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Stavriana Manti
Tel: (0131 6)50 5310
Email: stavriana.manti@ed.ac.uk |
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