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Overview
This Research Methods in Neuropsychiatry course from the University of Birmingham provides an introduction to basic concepts in statistics and the main epidemiological methods used to identify and quantify disease and associated risks.
Students will develop critical understanding of published research in health care related areas and be able to discuss and interpret quantitative results from such.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the short course students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the main techniques used to investigate the epidemiology of the important causes of death and ill health
- Identify, interpret and discuss appropriate epidemiological study designs to address population health questions
- Interpret and discuss the import of epidemiological and statistical information that they have collected themselves, or that has been presented by others.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Descriptive epidemiology
- Measures and comparisons of disease frequency
- Ecological studies
- Cross-sectional studies
- Prevalence studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
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Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology View 132 other Short Courses in Psychology 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
- Please contact the Programme Lead for entry requirements.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents3374 GBP / full≈ 3374 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1211 GBP / full≈ 1211 GBP / full
Living costs
Birmingham
United Kingdom
765 - 1134 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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