Fellowship in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Key Features
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Certified by UNSW, Australia -
Scheduled seminars by Global Faculty -
Promotes integration of knowledge across Epidemiology & Statistics -
UNSW is ranked within the top 50 Universities Worldwide
- Course Duration 12 months
- Next Batch Date3rd Apr 2023
Course Description
With the COVID-19 epidemic taking the world by storm, interest in areas of infections, epidemiology and biostatistics has peaked. This online course helps doctors to apply an epidemiological approach to the study of disease and illnesses caused by organisms such as coronavirus.
The Fellowship in Epidemiology and Biostatistics course is designed to help the students develop essential knowledge and skills in quantitative public health research by integrating the core disciplines of epidemiology and biostatistics in one course. These online classes will enable the students to apply an epidemiological approach to the study of disease and illness. This study will help in interpreting and assessing the evidence quality of a range of study designs and to apply appropriate statistical techniques in the analysis of public health data.
This course is aimed at healthcare professionals who wish to consolidate their knowledge and skills and increase their understanding of the importance of epidemiology and statistics in public health today, with several infectious diseases raging throughout the world.
The eligibility for this course includes MBBS, MD, B.Pharm, M. Pharm, Graduates in statistics, Bsc, Msc, Nursing, BDS, MDS, BPT, MPT, BOT, MOT, Ph.D., MPhil, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS.
Training by this online course opens an extraordinary number of pathways to a meaningful career. Career opportunities within these areas include; public health physicians, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, surveillance officer, monitoring and evaluation coordinators, data managers, research officers, public health/sanitary engineers, demographer, community health nurse and policy analyst.
This Epidemiology and Biostatistics Course is accredited by UNSW and jointly certified by School of Public Health and Community Medicine, UNSW and Medvarsity.
Eligibility: MBBS, MD, B.Pharm, M. Pharm, Graduates in statistics, Bsc, Msc, Nursing, BDS, MDS, BPT, MPT, BOT, MOT, Ph.D., MPhil, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS.
Course Validity: 14 months. There will be an extra charge on the extension of the course validity.
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Course Outline
Module 1
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- Defining Public Health
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Measures of Disease Frequency
Module 2
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- Measures of Risk and Association
- Measures of Health Impact in the Population
- Measures of Association and Health
Impact from a Case-control Study - Risk Versus Prevention
- Reporting Measures of Association and Health Impact
Module 3
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- Introduction to Critical Appraisal
- Epidemiological Studies
- Analytic Intervention Studies
- Analytical Observational Studies
Module 4
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- Sources of Bias in Epidemiological Studies – Overview
- Assessing Epidemiological Studies
- Selection Bias
- Measurement Bias
- Confounding and Effect Modification
Module 5
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- Intervention Studies
- Cohort Studies
- Case-control studies
- Cross-sectional studies
Module 6
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- Screening Programs and Tests
- Causal Inference in Epidemiology
- Synthesis of Evidence
- References and Extra Reading
Module 7
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- Introduction to Statistics: Presenting
and Summarising Data - What is Statistics?
- Summary Statistics and Variation in Data
- Introduction to Statistics: Presenting
Module 8
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- Normal Distribution
- Confidence Intervals
Module 9
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- Hypothesis testing: Comparing Means
- Hypothesis Testing
- Comparing the Means of Two Groups
Module 10
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- Hypothesis Testing with Categorical Data
- Comparing Independent Proportions
Module 11
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- Analysis of Paired Data
- Correlation and Regression
Module 12
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- Analysis of Non-Normal Data
- Sample Size Estimation
Course Outline
- Defining Public Health
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Measures of Disease Frequency
- Measures of Risk and Association
- Measures of Health Impact in the Population
- Measures of Association and Health
Impact from a Case-control Study - Risk Versus Prevention
- Reporting Measures of Association and Health Impact
- Introduction to Critical Appraisal
- Epidemiological Studies
- Analytic Intervention Studies
- Analytical Observational Studies
- Sources of Bias in Epidemiological Studies – Overview
- Assessing Epidemiological Studies
- Selection Bias
- Measurement Bias
- Confounding and Effect Modification
- Intervention Studies
- Cohort Studies
- Case-control studies
- Cross-sectional studies
- Screening Programs and Tests
- Causal Inference in Epidemiology
- Synthesis of Evidence
- References and Extra Reading
- Introduction to Statistics: Presenting
and Summarising Data - What is Statistics?
- Summary Statistics and Variation in Data
- Normal Distribution
- Confidence Intervals
- Hypothesis testing: Comparing Means
- Hypothesis Testing
- Comparing the Means of Two Groups
- Hypothesis Testing with Categorical Data
- Comparing Independent Proportions
- Analysis of Paired Data
- Correlation and Regression
- Analysis of Non-Normal Data
- Sample Size Estimation
Accreditation Partner(s)
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British Accreditation Council
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University of New South Wales (UNSW Australia)
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Australia) is the tertiary educational institution of choice for the best from Australia and internationally. UNSW is ranked within the top 50 universities worldwide and was the first Australian university to be awarded five stars in the QS Stars rating system, performing highly against international benchmarks. UNSW is recognized as a leading Australian university with the strongest links to industry with UNSW graduates being regarded as the most employable and the most hired by leading in-demand employers.
FAQs
- Is this course recognized by MCI/UGC?
- Medical Council of India does not recognize courses that are offered through online or blended learning platform. In collaboration with leading industry experts, we provide you with the best state-of-the art learning content with an endeavor to train you to become well-equipped and proficient in patient care through this course.
- Is this certificate valid, as it is an online course?
- Since the course is not recognized by an academic bodies, the certification will not be valid for applying for jobs in govt. sector.
- MBBS, MD, B.Pharm, M. Pharm, Graduates in statistics, Bsc, Msc, Nursing, BDS, MDS, BPT, MPT, BOT, MOT, Ph.D., MPhil, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS.
- Hands-on training means training in an environment that permits each student to have experience performing tasks, making decisions, or using equipment appropriate to the job assignment for which the training is being conducted. The student assigned for these programs will be observing all procedures performed by the consultant and depending on the student’s abilities and skill set displayed at the hospital, he/she will get to assist the consultant.
- How to access the course material online?
- To access the course, click on kite.medvarsity using the login ID and password provided to you or click on “LOG IN USING YOUR ACCOUNT ON Google” and enter your Email ID: Gmail ID (Only if Gmail ID mentioned in the Application) & Password. In case you don’t have access to login ID and password, write to us at [email protected] & quote your registered email ID.
- What If I am unable to open/access the course?
- Please access the below link AND follow the steps.
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- How to give exams online, procedure to give exams?
There are online assessments after each lesson.
There is one final online assessment.
- What is the procedure if Course is expired?
You have to pay Re-exam fee, for details Contact Toll free 1800-103-6006 or write to [email protected]
- What if I am not able to clear the module tests in the first attempt?
- If you are not able to clear the module test in the first attempt, you can always take a second attempt to clear your module tests.
What if I am not able to clear the module tests in the second attempt?
- You can write to us at [email protected] requesting for another attempt by paying a reactivation fee.
How many attempts do I have for the final exam?
- One attempt.
- What if I do not clear the final examination?
- You can attempt the exam again by paying the applicable reactivation fee.
- What if I feel that a question is wrongly framed or an answer is wrongly marked in the online exams?
- If you feel that something is wrongly mentioned, you can write at [email protected], directing it to the academics team.
- What if I am not able to complete the course within the duration?
- You get 1+1 = 2 years validity within which you need to finish the course. In case you are not able to clear it within this time, you will have to send a request to the Support team ( [email protected]) to extend your course and pay the applicable reactivation fee.
- When will I get my certificate?
- We have now gone online, once you successfully pass your final exam an E-Certificate (pdf) will be generated in the learning management system.
- Do you provide any placement assistance?
- We do not provide any placement guarantee as an outcome of the course. On a case to case basis we will introduce your profile to specific recruiting partners but no job guarantee is provided.
- What if I have any concerns regarding the program delivery or what if I have any suggestions to improve the quality of the course?
- For any feedback regarding the course, please write to us at [email protected]
Faculty
Prof. Raina Maclntyre
Professor, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, UNSW.
Dr. Anita Heywood
Lecturer, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, UNSW.
Andrew Hayen
Associate Professor, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health and Health Services, UNSW.
Dr. Robin Turner
Senior Lecturer in Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, UNSW.
Next Batch Start Date 3rd Apr 2023
Course Duration
12 monthsFaculty
Prof. Raina Maclntyre
Professor, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, UNSW.
Dr. Anita Heywood
Lecturer, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, UNSW.
Andrew Hayen
Associate Professor, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health and Health Services, UNSW.
Dr. Robin Turner
Senior Lecturer in Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, UNSW.
Accreditation Partner(s)
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British Accreditation Council
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University of New South Wales (UNSW Australia)
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Australia) is the tertiary educational institution of choice for the best from Australia and internationally. UNSW is ranked within the top 50 universities worldwide and was the first Australian university to be awarded five stars in the QS Stars rating system, performing highly against international benchmarks. UNSW is recognized as a leading Australian university with the strongest links to industry with UNSW graduates being regarded as the most employable and the most hired by leading in-demand employers.
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