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Overview
Despite all the remarkable technological breakthroughs that we have made over the past few decades, the threat from infectious diseases has significantly accelerated. In this online course, we will learn why this is the case by looking at the fundamental scientific principles underlying epidemics/pandemics and the global/public health actions behind their prevention and control in the 21st century.
Explore the science, prevention and control of epidemics in this program. In addition to lectures by leading scientists in this field from HKU, this program will feature panel discussions on Ebola and Zika Outbreak, Anti-vaccination and more, with world leading experts in epidemics.
The Epidemics-Origins, Spread, Control and Communication programme in collaboration with The University of Hong Kong ‑ HKUx is a Professional Certificate.
Job Outlook
- Academia: Professor, Tutor, Researcher, Project Manager, etc.
- Healthcare: Doctor, Nurse, Therapist, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Pharmacist, Manager, Research Scientist, etc.
- Medical journalism: Journalist, Editor, etc.
Programme Structure
What you will learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of the origins, spread and control of infectious disease epidemics.
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance of effective communication about epidemics.
- Demonstrate understanding of key contemporary issues relating to epidemics from a global perspective.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
- 2 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Portland, United States
Disciplines
Health Sciences Epidemiology View 100 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United StatesWhat 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
• To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents500 USD / full≈ 500 USD / full - Out-of-State500 USD / full≈ 500 USD / full
Additional Details
Discounted price: $500.40
Full price: $556
Funding
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