Epidemiology for Public Health

Every year, thousands of new epidemiological studies are done, the results of which can have a significant impact on how we live our lives. Data from such studies is used to make decisions on what you eat, how much you exercise, where you live, and what care you will receive if you become ill. This specialization is designed to provide you with the skills you need to appropriately understand epidemiological research, consider its limitations, and develop your own investigations. The first course in the specialism, Measuring Disease in Epidemiology, examines the most common epidemiological measurements and how they can be used to influence public health policy, screening, and preventative decisions.

Study Designs in Epidemiology, the second course, gives a review of the most popular study designs, as well as their strengths and limitations. Validity and Bias in Epidemiology, the third course, builds on the essential principles taught in the prior courses to explore bias and confounding, as well as how they may affect study results. It also teaches how to avoid and control bias and confounding, as well as how to think critically about causality. You will have obtained the necessary abilities to design and critique epidemiological research by the end of this specialization, and you will be able to pursue more advanced epidemiology courses. Despite the fact that this specialization is part of the GMPH curriculum, it can be pursued independently.

Rating: 4.8/5
Duảtion: 3 months (2 hours per week)
Level: beginner
Link: coursera.org/specializations/public-health-epidemiology