Credit bearing module Epidemiology and Research Methods
Explore epidemiology and research methods 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
This course is delivered on a bespoke basis for organisations and is not currently open for individual applications.
To discuss bespoke delivery for your organisation, please contact the HLS CPD Admissions Team: hlscpdadmissions@brookes.ac.uk
About this course
This Epidemiology and Research Methods module will provide you with an introduction to the concepts and methods within epidemiology and to qualitative methods for public health research and intervention evaluation.
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 teaches the interpretation of results of epidemiological studies, explains sources of bias and confounding and different methods of statistical measurements used in epidemiology.
You will also be introduced to qualitative research, with focus on action and participatory methods.
You will be assessed through an online test.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
You must be from a healthcare background and have the support from manager to undertake this module of study.
Fees and funding
Fees
| Fee types | 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| Home distance learning | £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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Learning and assessment
Assessment
Online test.
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 is 200 hours of study over 6 weeks and it can also be taken as part of a programme of study.
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