Applied Epidemiology University of Stirling

Overview

Epidemiology is the study of health and disease in populations. While a global pandemic has refocused the world’s attention on the threat from infectious disease, chronic diseases such as diabetes and mental ill-health are also increasing worldwide.

In this module in Applied Epidemiology at University of Stirling, you will develop an understanding of the distribution and causes of disease in populations, and how epidemiological evidence is used to plan and evaluate strategies to prevent disease and promote health in populations.

Objectives

By the completion of this module students should be able to:

• Critically reflect on the validity of epidemiological data sources
• Analyse epidemiological data to provide information on disease frequency and associations between different variables
• Compare the suitability of different epidemiological study designs to answer specific research questions
• Critically appraise evidence generated from epidemiological studies
• Critically reflect on the use of epidemiological evidence in public health practice, policy or evaluation