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Overview
What you will learn
- The Advanced Methods in Climate Change Epidemiology course offered by University of Bern aims to provide a comprehensive, hands-on, up-to-date overview of the latest developments in environmental epidemiology applied to climate change research.
- In particular, the course will cover the state-of-the-art study designs such as multi-location time series analyses and small-area assements, advanced methodologies such as distributed lag models and GIS data linkage, and applications such as health impact projection studies and health attribution analysis.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- the latest developments in epidemiological methods in climate change research, including time series analysis, distributed-lag non-linear models and health impact assessments.
- their application in epidemiological assessments of climate-sensitive health outcomes, and in specific settings including projection of health impacts under climate change scenarios or attribution of health impacts to climate change.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
1 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Bern, Switzerland
Disciplines
Climate Studies & Meteorology Epidemiology View 3 other Short Courses in Climate Studies & Meteorology in SwitzerlandWhat students do after studying
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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
- PhD students, early career, or advanced researchers in the areas of epidemiology, public health, or climate modelling.
- Basic knowledge of R and regression modelling is expected.
Technological requirements
- Students should bring their own portable computers with the latest version of R and RStudio.
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents600 CHF / full≈ 600 CHF / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents600 CHF / full≈ 600 CHF / full
Additional Details
- PhD Bern: CHF 600
- PhD other: CHF 800
- Academic: CHF 1000
- Industry: CHF 2000
Living costs
Bern
Switzerland
1655 - 2130 CHF / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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