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Overview
This Epidemiological Evaluation of Vaccines course offered by London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine fills that gap, providing an in-depth training on current methods used in the evaluation of vaccine efficacy, safety and policy.
What you will study
- Epidemiological research has become an important tool in assessing vaccine protection.
- Although there are several courses specialising in vaccinology, there remains a gap in teaching about advanced epidemiological tools for vaccine evaluation.
- It aims to address immunisation issues in high, middle and low income countries.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Epidemiological principles of vaccine evaluation
- Immunological basis for vaccination
- Pre-licensure epidemiological issues
- Phase I, II and III trials
- Practical and ethical considerations
- Clinical trials: sample size and analysis issues
- Good clinical practice and adverse event monitoring during vaccine trials
- Post-licensure epidemiological issues
- Vaccine efficacy and effectiveness
- Impact studies
- Burden of disease assessment
- Surveillance of disease and infection
- Adverse events monitoring
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 10 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Epidemiology View 13 other Short Courses in Epidemiology in United KingdomWhat 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
- The course is relevant to public health professionals and field researchers with a strong interest in vaccine efficacy, safety and policy impact.
- The course is intensive and a good command of the English language is essential.
- A knowledge of computers and a basic knowledge of Word for Windows and Excel is also essential.
- Participants will be expected to have completed a basic post-graduate epidemiology module or equivalent.
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-residents3450 GBP / full≈ 3450 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents3450 GBP / full≈ 3450 GBP / full
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
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