Evidence for pulic health responses: Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
Short or summer course
This course covers a comprehensive array of statistical methods essential for evidence-based public health responses. You will begin by learning the practical aspects of planning epidemiological field surveys, including the formulation of research questions, development of a protocol, field manuals, and the formulation of data analysis plans.
Next you will delve into statistical components, including sample size calculations and various sampling methods to ensure the statistical precision and representativeness of research findings.
The course will then explore advanced techniques for analysing complex survey data, such as clustering and weighting, to extract meaningful insights.
Moreover, you will learn to build linear and logistic regression models in Stata. And you will learn to construct epidemiologically sound multivariate models operationalizing and selecting variables based on relevant conceptual frameworks.
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18 days
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The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
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Tuition fee 2024/2025
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 1,980
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| € 1,980 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
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InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 14 Apr '25 | 14 Feb '25 | 14 Feb '25 |
Scholarships
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L'Oréal - Unesco for Women in Science
Nestlé Nutrition Institute Scholarship
Rotary Foundation
StuNed Scholarship Programme
StuNed Scholarships for master studies, short courses and customised training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least 2 years' work experience in a development-related organisation.
UAF: Foundation for Refugee Students
Orange Knowledge Programma (OKP)
The Orange Knowledge Programme aims to contribute to a society's sustainable and inclusive development. Its scholarships are open to mid-career professionals in specific countries.
