Epidemiology and biostatistics

Course
MPH221
Master’s level
15 credits (ECTS)
Study pace
100%
Time
Day
Location
Göteborg
Language
English
Duration
-
Part of semester
Quarter 3 to 4

About

This biostatistics and epidemiology course provides the skills needed to gather and analyze data, and interpret results for different activities within medical research and public health studies. Essentially, this course provides a fundamental understanding and practices of biostatistics and epidemiology through a series of lectures and other sessions, such as computer exercises and seminars, on theories and problem-solving while also introducing and applying statistical tools (Stata software).

During the course period, participants will discuss, through lectures and exercises, fundamental theories and practices of biostatistics and epidemiology and apply the gained knowledge through organized individual and group exercises.

This course is open to

Exchange students at the Sahlgrenska Academy and exchange students on a university-wide agreement. Please contact your international coordinator at: https://www.gu.se/en/study-gothenburg/contact-the-international-coordin… if you need to know more.

Entry requirements

Qualification for admission to the course requires professional degree/Bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits in a health science, social science, science, economics, arts or engineering field of education and English B /English 6/ English level 2 or equivalent.

English proficiency

If you have questions about English proficiency requirements, please contact your international coordinator at the University of Gothenburg.

Application

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