4.5 Read 12 reviews
Overview
Mathematical models are increasingly used to understand the transmission of infectious diseases in populations and to evaluate the potential impact of control programmes in reducing morbidity and mortality.
With this short course we aim to bridge the gap between theoretical training in infectious disease modelling, and the specialist technical skills needed for research in this area.
Participants will gain a working knowledge of using R to code dynamic transmission models. They will learn key principles for best practice in model coding including version control.
They will learn how to code stochastic and deterministic epidemic models from scratch. They will also learn how to present model output by implementing sensitivity analysis and graphing data, and best practices for writing coherent code and using version control.
Teaching methods
- The Modern Techniques in Modelling from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is taught online as a series of hands-on computer practicals in R.
- A series of optional pre-course introductory sessions on R, best-practices in programming and GitHub will be made available for those with little or no experience with R or version control.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Using loops, functions, packages and sourcing in R
- Best practices in coding
- Discrete-time deterministic models
- Ordinary differential equation models, including using deSolve for integration
- Metapopulation models
- Simulation, sensitivity and sampling parameter sets, including Latin Hypercube sampling
- Stochastic models in discrete time
- Stochastic models in continuous time
- Version control: a hands-on introduction to Git and Github
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 days
- Part-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
More details
- Please contact the university for more information about the application deadline.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Medicine Health Sciences View 73 other Short Courses in Medicine in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This course is aimed at people who have had some exposure to the theory and use of infectious disease modelling and who would like to start coding their own models using R.
Individuals who know some R but do not have experience using R to code infectious disease models will benefit.
The course is ideal for those who will be conducting research using infectious disease models in R or who want a deeper understanding of techniques for implementing models.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
-
International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents800 GBP / full≈ 800 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents800 GBP / full≈ 800 GBP / full
Additional Details
- £1,100 full fee
- £550 for LMICs
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Improve page content