MSc Thesis Learning objectives Upon successful completion of the MSc thesis the post-graduate students are expected to be able to: Course content After the successful completion of all the required courses during the first two semesters, each student undertakes a Master’s thesis with an epidemiological research subject, under the supervision […]
Nutritional Epidemiology
Nutritional Epidemiology Learning objectives Upon successful completion of the course the post-graduate students are expected to be able to: Course content The course introduces students to the concept, principles, and applications of nutritional epidemiological research. The following topics are covered: The teaching methods include lectures, practical exercises, and the preparation […]
Molecular Epidemiology
Molecular Epidemiology Learning objectives Upon successful completion of the course the post-graduate students are expected to be able to: Course content The course introduces students to the main concepts of molecular epidemiology. The following topics are covered: The teaching method includes lectures and practical exercises.
Communication and Dissemination of Medical Research Information
Communication and Dissemination of Medical Research Information Learning objectives Upon successful completion of the course the post-graduate students are expected to be able to: Course content The course introduces students to concepts related to the dissemination of information and the principles of communicating science. The following topics are covered: The […]
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Learning objectives Upon successful completion of the course the post-graduate students are expected to be able to: Course content The following topics are covered:
Scientific Publication and Research Protocol Design and Drafting
Scientific Publication and Research Protocol Design and Drafting Learning objectives Upon successful completion of the course the post-graduate students are expected to be able to: Course content This course prepares students to draft and present a research study as well as to introduce them to the basic principles of designing […]
Data Collection and Processing in Biomedical Research
Data Collection and Processing in Biomedical Research Learning objectives Upon successful completion of the course the post-graduate students are expected to be able to: Course content The course introduces students to issues on biomedical data collection, recording handling and processing. The following topics are covered: The teaching methods include lectures.
Biostatistics in Epidemiologic Research II
Biostatistics in Epidemiologic Research II Learning objectives The course is a continuation of the corresponding course of the 1st semester and has the practical approach of “hands-on” practice with the aim to gain experience in the use of the Stata statistical software for biomedical data analysis. Upon successful completion of […]
Epidemiology-Research Methodology II
Epidemiology-Research Methodology II Learning objectives Upon successful completion of the course the post-graduate students are expected to be able to: Course content The course builds on the basic epidemiologic principles learned during the first semester of the MSc program with the aim to put in practice the concepts learned. It […]
Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Chronic Disease Epidemiology Methodology of studying chronic, non-communicable diseases with emphasis on cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes mellitus. Design and interpretation of epidemiological studies investigating disease distribution, natural history, etiology and treatment of chronic diseases. Advantages and disadvantages of data sources on chronic disease epidemiology.
Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Infectious Disease Epidemiology Learning objectives Upon successful completion of the course the post-graduate students are expected to be able to: Course content The course introduces students to special issues on infectious disease epidemiology. The following topics are covered: The teaching methods include lectures.
Bioethics in Biomedical Research
Bioethics in Biomedical Research Learning objectives Upon successful completion of the course the post-graduate students are expected to be able to: Course content The course introduces students to concepts of ethics in biomedical research. The following topics are covered: The teaching methods include lectures.
Principles of Public Health and Community Health
Principles of Public Health and Community Health Design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based interventions aiming at preventing chronic and infectious diseases, promoting health, longevity and quality of life in a healthy, functional, and safe environment. Introduction to the theory of social networks and its application in the prevention of infectious […]
Clinical Epidemiology: Prognosis, Diagnosis, Clinical Trials
Clinical Epidemiology: Prognosis, Diagnosis, Clinical Trials Learning objectives Upon successful completion of the course the post-graduate students are expected to be able to: Course content The course introduces students to the basic concepts, principles, and application of clinical epidemiology. The following topics are covered: Lectures Practical Sessions The teaching methods […]
Biostatistics in Epidemiologic Research I
Biostatistics in Epidemiologic Research I Learning objectives Upon successful completion of the course the post-graduate students are expected to be able to: Course content The course aims to introduce students to the statistical concepts and methods, analysis of quantitative and qualitative data in the biomedical field. The following topics are […]
Epidemiology-Research Methodology I
Epidemiology-Research Methodology I Learning objectives Upon successful completion of the course the post-graduate students are expected to be able to: Course content The course introduces students to the general concept, principles, and applications of epidemiological research studies. The following topics are covered: The teaching methods include lectures and practical exercises.