Credit bearing module Epidemiology
Explore epidemiology and develop knowledge to inform your understanding and professional practice.
Key facts
- Level
- Continuing professional development (CPD)
- Academic level
- 7
- Academic credits
- 20
- School
- School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health
- Application deadline
- 1 December (for a January start)
Ideally, we would like to receive the applications before the above deadlines but we can be flexible with the closing dates for accepting the applications.
This module runs both on Campus Learning and Distance Learning
About this course
This Epidemiology module will provide you with an introduction to the concepts and methods of epidemiology and its application in primary and community health.
It covers the principles of epidemiological research, provides an overview of different study designs and when each design is indicated drawing on real-life examples. It also covers the interpretation of results of epidemiological studies, explains sources of bias and confounding and different methods of statistical measurements used in epidemiology.
No prior statistical experience is required, however familiarity with quantitative data would be an advantage.
You will be assessed through written exams 100% (3 hour exam).
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
You must normally be from a healthcare background and have support from a manager to undertake this module of study.
This course is not available to international students who require a student sponsor to study in the UK.
Fees and funding
Fees
| Fee types | 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| Home part-time | £1,000 per single module, where taken as part of an award-bearing course the module fee is £1,260 |
How and when to pay
Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. Students are not liable for full fees for that semester if they leave before week 4. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.
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How to apply
Apply through our Moodle Portal.
If you wish to take this as a standalone module then you can apply to be a postgraduate associate student using our online application portal. You will need to register for the portal prior to proceeding with an application. The module takes 200 hours of study over 12 weeks and it can also be taken as part of a programme of study.
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