SUMMARY OF THE PROGRAM
This two-year master program offers the student an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required for employment as epidemiologist. Epidemiologists are public health professionals who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury in human populations. They seek to promote health and reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education and health policy. Applications of epidemiology involve a wide spectrum of fields involving various domains of public health.
Legal frame of the program:
Conditions for admission :
Legal frame of the program:
- Number and date of the authorization : 04/1615 - 30/06/2016
- Number and date of the accreditation : 04/2246 - 04/10/2016
Conditions for admission :
- A university degree in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy, biology, biostatistics or environmental Sciences,
- Admission tests
- Computer knowledge
- Good morality
- Physical and mental fitness
Présentation de la formation
Epidemiology is the science that is concerned with generating knowledge about the health of population and ascertaining why certain individuals become sick and others remain healthy. The goal is to devise interventions for disease control and promotion of health.
Epidemiological methods are also used to study etiology of disease, ascertain accuracy of diagnostic methods and evaluate effectiveness and safety of treatment modalities. Therefore, epidemiology is considered to be the basic sciences behind public health practices and the driving force behind development of medicine.
Our two-year master program in epidemiology and biostatistics is oriented towards enabling the student to meet a set of international technical competencies and employability criteria. Our graduates can compete for jobs nationally and internationally. In doing so, we shifted the emphasis in the curriculum design from general theoretical inputs to place it on competency and outcomes. Therefore, upon successful completion of this program you will be able to work confidently as a competent epidemiologist.
This program aims to provide students with:
Students are graduated when they possess and master a set of competencies covering the following eight skills domains:
We have designed the program in a way that offers you the most interactive, informal and encouraging environment conducive to learning. You will be encouraged to think critically, to seek knowledge yourself and to translate theory into practice.
The demand for competent epidemiologist is very high in Morocco and abroad and therefore the job prospects for competent epidemiologists is excellent. Graduates can work in academic institutions, research centers, health authorities, various health programs, hospitals and international health organizations. The pharmaceutical industry employs epidemiologists in their research divisions.
Our curriculum is based on the art and science of helping you learn. The principles of our educational philosophy are that you are self-directed learners, have rich experiences and knowledge on which to draw, desire to learn to better handle real-life situations, and see education as a process that increases competence and leads to achievement of your full potential. Last but not least, every facility that makes you enjoy learning shall be at your disposal.
We are confident that you will excel in this program and wish you all the best.
Epidemiological methods are also used to study etiology of disease, ascertain accuracy of diagnostic methods and evaluate effectiveness and safety of treatment modalities. Therefore, epidemiology is considered to be the basic sciences behind public health practices and the driving force behind development of medicine.
Our two-year master program in epidemiology and biostatistics is oriented towards enabling the student to meet a set of international technical competencies and employability criteria. Our graduates can compete for jobs nationally and internationally. In doing so, we shifted the emphasis in the curriculum design from general theoretical inputs to place it on competency and outcomes. Therefore, upon successful completion of this program you will be able to work confidently as a competent epidemiologist.
This program aims to provide students with:
- an advanced knowledge and understanding of key concepts and methods in epidemiology and how they are applied in research,
- key skills in study design, statistical analysis, use of statistical software including SPSS,
- hands-on experience of applying epidemiological and statistical methods in the analysis of routine datasets,
- skills in critical appraisal of evidence presented in epidemiological research, and the ability to interpret and apply this information,
- an understanding of the role of epidemiology in evaluating and formulating the evidence base for public health policy.
Students are graduated when they possess and master a set of competencies covering the following eight skills domains:
- Assessment and Analysis
- Basic Public Health Sciences
- Communication
- Community Dimension of Practice
- Cultural Competency
- Policy Development
- Financial Planning & management
- Leadership and System Thinking
We have designed the program in a way that offers you the most interactive, informal and encouraging environment conducive to learning. You will be encouraged to think critically, to seek knowledge yourself and to translate theory into practice.
The demand for competent epidemiologist is very high in Morocco and abroad and therefore the job prospects for competent epidemiologists is excellent. Graduates can work in academic institutions, research centers, health authorities, various health programs, hospitals and international health organizations. The pharmaceutical industry employs epidemiologists in their research divisions.
Our curriculum is based on the art and science of helping you learn. The principles of our educational philosophy are that you are self-directed learners, have rich experiences and knowledge on which to draw, desire to learn to better handle real-life situations, and see education as a process that increases competence and leads to achievement of your full potential. Last but not least, every facility that makes you enjoy learning shall be at your disposal.
We are confident that you will excel in this program and wish you all the best.
International equivalence |
The academic program is organized over two years (four semesters). Successful completion of this program requires:
Students receive credits for their class time and for their work outside of class. The schedule for this program encompasses:
The American equivalence is based on the Carnegie system. A semi-annual Carnegie loan is worth 45 hours. For a clinical internship, a Carnegie semester credit is worth 60 hours. Regarding the European equivalence, one ETCS (European Credit Transfer System) credit point corresponds to 30 hours of work. For clinical internships, an ETCS credit is equivalent to 45 hours. |
ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM
Applicants—whose application files are complete—are evaluated by the Admission Committee through an objective process encompassing:
If applicants obtain equal scores, the following categories shall be preferred:
The Admissions Committee reviews every completed application, including:
* Dentistry,
* Pharmacy,
* Nursing,
* Physiotherapy,
* Veterinary medicine,
* Biology,
* Biostatistics,
* Environmental Sciences,
- Merit assessment matrix combining educational attainment, work experience, academic potential and personal qualities.
- Entry test assessing background knowledge, skills and attitude of applicants.
- Language competency test
- Personal interview with the admission committee.
If applicants obtain equal scores, the following categories shall be preferred:
- Candidates with special needs,
- Women applicants,
- Younger applicants.
The Admissions Committee reviews every completed application, including:
- Evidence of interest and intent in the form a letter of application, describing motivation , interests and personal directions;
- Evidence of past academic performance achieved at a properly accredited institution. For this course, applicants must have a university degree in one of the following domains:
* Dentistry,
* Pharmacy,
* Nursing,
* Physiotherapy,
* Veterinary medicine,
* Biology,
* Biostatistics,
* Environmental Sciences,
- Evidence of academic potential in the form of standardized test scores taken at the College of Health Sciences within two weeks from the deadline for application to the course.
- Evidence of external evaluation of the candidate in the form of letters of reference at least one of which must comment on the applicant's potential as a student and health professional.
- Evidence of language fluency in the form of French or English proficiency test taken at the College of Health Sciences within two weeks after the deadline for application.
- Evidence of computer literacy in the form of standardized test taken within two weeks after the deadline for application.
- Other evidence is welcome including information about the applicant’s professional and life experience and potential contribution to the community and the profession.
- Criminal background check: Applicants for admission need to go through a criminal background check before they can be admitted.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Epidemiologists typically work in applied public health or in research.
Applied epidemiologists work for health authorities, addressing public health problems directly. They often are involved with prevention, education, surveillance, epidemic vigilence and survey efforts in communities.
Research epidemiologists typically work for universities and research centers. Epidemiologists who work in private industry commonly conduct research for health insurance companies or pharmaceutical companies.
Those in nonprofit associations and NGOs often implement community public health programs.
Epidemiologists typically specialize in one or more of the following public health areas:
Applied epidemiologists work for health authorities, addressing public health problems directly. They often are involved with prevention, education, surveillance, epidemic vigilence and survey efforts in communities.
Research epidemiologists typically work for universities and research centers. Epidemiologists who work in private industry commonly conduct research for health insurance companies or pharmaceutical companies.
Those in nonprofit associations and NGOs often implement community public health programs.
Epidemiologists typically specialize in one or more of the following public health areas:
- Infectious diseases
- Chronic diseases
- Maternal and child health
- Public health preparedness and emergency response
- Environmental health
- Injury
- Occupational health
- Oral health
- Substance abuse
- Mental health
STRUCTURE OF THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM
FIRST SEMESTER
MODULE 01 : FUNDAMENTALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 45 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 90 hours
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 45 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 90 hours
MODULE 02 : FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOSTATISTICS
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
MODULE 03 : FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH ECONOMICS
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
MODULE 04 : FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 45 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 90 hours
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 45 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 90 hours
MODULE 05 : COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN BIOSTATISTICS
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 15 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 30 hours
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 15 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 30 hours
MODULE 06: FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE 07: HEALTH PROMOTION
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
MODULE 08: HEALTH POLICY AND HEALTH SYSTEM REFORM
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 45 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 90 hours
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 45 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 90 hours
MODULE 09: ADVANCED STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
MODULE 10: EPIDEMIOLOGY OF TRANSMISSIBLE DISEASES
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
MODULE 11: REPRODUCTIVE AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
MODULE 12: CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF RESEARCH STUDIES
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 15 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 30 hours
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 15 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 30 hours
THIRD SEMESTER
MODULE 13: ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
MODULE 14: CARDIOVASCULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
MODULE 15: CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
LEARNING MODULE 16: EPIDEMIOLOGY OF MENTAL DISORDERS
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
MODULE 17: HEALTH DEMOGRAPHICS
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
MODULE 18: HEALTH COMMUNICATION
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
fourth semester
MODULE 19-24: END-OF-STUDY INTERNSHIP AND THESIS
US Semester credits: 20.0 | ECTS: 30.0 | Learning load: 900 hours
Supervised clinical learning activities and research work: 900 hours
US Semester credits: 20.0 | ECTS: 30.0 | Learning load: 900 hours
Supervised clinical learning activities and research work: 900 hours
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
Module 01 : Fundamentals of Epidemiology
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 45 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 90 hours
Lectures: 45 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 90 hours
This module is an introduction to the fundamentals of epidemiology and aims at equipping the students with a sound understanding of the basic concepts and principles of epidemiology. Students will learn how to identify key sources of data for epidemiological purposes, describe a public health problem in terms of magnitude, person, time and place, calculate basic epidemiological statistics, draw appropriate inferences from epidemiologic data, evaluate the strengths and limitations of epidemiologic reports and communicate epidemiologic information to lay and professional audiences.
Contents of the module:
Unit 01: History, philosophy, and uses of epidemiology
Unit 02: Epidemiologic measurements used to describe disease occurrence
Unit 03: Descriptive epidemiology: patterns of disease—person, place, time
Unit 04: Association and causality
Unit 05: Analytic epidemiology: types of study designs
Unit 06: Epidemiology and the policy arena
Unit 07: investigation of onfectious diseases outbreak
Unit 08: Social and behavioral epidemiology
Unit 09: Special epidemiologic applications
Unit 10: Basic study designs in analytical epidemiology
Unit 11: Measuring disease occurrence
Unit 12: Measuring associations between exposures and outcomes
Unit 13: Understanding lack of validity due to bias
Unit 14: Identifying non-causal associations: confounding
Unit 15: Defining and assessing heterogeneity of effects or interaction
Unit 16: Confounding and multivariate analysis in epidemiology
Contents of the module:
Unit 01: History, philosophy, and uses of epidemiology
Unit 02: Epidemiologic measurements used to describe disease occurrence
Unit 03: Descriptive epidemiology: patterns of disease—person, place, time
Unit 04: Association and causality
Unit 05: Analytic epidemiology: types of study designs
Unit 06: Epidemiology and the policy arena
Unit 07: investigation of onfectious diseases outbreak
Unit 08: Social and behavioral epidemiology
Unit 09: Special epidemiologic applications
Unit 10: Basic study designs in analytical epidemiology
Unit 11: Measuring disease occurrence
Unit 12: Measuring associations between exposures and outcomes
Unit 13: Understanding lack of validity due to bias
Unit 14: Identifying non-causal associations: confounding
Unit 15: Defining and assessing heterogeneity of effects or interaction
Unit 16: Confounding and multivariate analysis in epidemiology
MODULE 02 : FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOSTATISTICS
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
This module addresses the basic concepts in biostatistics and reasoning. It represents an introduction to the field and provides a survey of data and data types. Specific topics include tools for describing central tendency and variability in data; methods for performing inference on population means and proportions via sample data; statistical hypothesis testing and its application to group comparisons; issues of power and sample size in study designs; and random sample and other study types. While there are some formulae and computational elements to the course, the emphasis is on interpretation and concepts.
Contents of the module:
Unit 01: Descriptive statistics
Unit 02: Probability
Unit 03: Discrete probability distributions
Unit 04: Continuous probability distributions
Unit 05: Estimation
Unit 06: Hypothesis testing: One-sample inference
Unit 07: Hypothesis Testing: Two-sample inference
Unit 08: Nonparametric methods
Unit 09: Hypothesis testing: Categorical data
Unit 10: Regression and correlation methods
Unit 11: Multisample inference
Unit 12: Design and analysis techniques for epidemiologic studies
Unit 13: Hypothesis testing: Person-Time Data
Contents of the module:
Unit 01: Descriptive statistics
Unit 02: Probability
Unit 03: Discrete probability distributions
Unit 04: Continuous probability distributions
Unit 05: Estimation
Unit 06: Hypothesis testing: One-sample inference
Unit 07: Hypothesis Testing: Two-sample inference
Unit 08: Nonparametric methods
Unit 09: Hypothesis testing: Categorical data
Unit 10: Regression and correlation methods
Unit 11: Multisample inference
Unit 12: Design and analysis techniques for epidemiologic studies
Unit 13: Hypothesis testing: Person-Time Data
MODULE 03 : FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH ECONOMICS
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
Health economics is a growing field and is an important aspect of public policy in developed and developing countries. This module is designed to introduce students to the field of Health Economics. The provision and production of health care have different characteristics and incentives from other consumer goods making health related markets a unique topic for study.
We will cover a number of topics including basic economic concepts important for the study in health economics. These topics encompass why health is different from other good; health care in other countries; health care reforms; the importance of health for economic development; and some basic economic evaluation techniques.
The module deals with the following areas in the subject of health economics:
Economic theories of resource allocation; consumption, production and markets and their application in the health sector and the public health. Furthermore, it addresses the health sector as a policy area; compares how the health sector is financed in different countries. Finally, it presents different types of economic evaluation and their utilization in health economics.
Contents of the module :
Unit 01: Introduction to health economics
Unit 02: Economic valuation of life and health
Unit 03: Individuals as producers of their health
Unit 04: Empirical studies of the production of health
Unit 05: Health goods, market failure and justice
Unit 06: Optimal health insurance contracts
Unit 07: Risk selection in health insurance markets
Unit 08: Physicians as suppliers of medical services
Unit 09: Hospital services and efficiency
Unit 10: Paying providers
Unit 11: Forms of delivery of medical care
Unit 12: The market for pharmaceuticals
Unit 13: The political economy of health care
Unit 14: Future challenges to health care system
We will cover a number of topics including basic economic concepts important for the study in health economics. These topics encompass why health is different from other good; health care in other countries; health care reforms; the importance of health for economic development; and some basic economic evaluation techniques.
The module deals with the following areas in the subject of health economics:
Economic theories of resource allocation; consumption, production and markets and their application in the health sector and the public health. Furthermore, it addresses the health sector as a policy area; compares how the health sector is financed in different countries. Finally, it presents different types of economic evaluation and their utilization in health economics.
Contents of the module :
Unit 01: Introduction to health economics
Unit 02: Economic valuation of life and health
Unit 03: Individuals as producers of their health
Unit 04: Empirical studies of the production of health
Unit 05: Health goods, market failure and justice
Unit 06: Optimal health insurance contracts
Unit 07: Risk selection in health insurance markets
Unit 08: Physicians as suppliers of medical services
Unit 09: Hospital services and efficiency
Unit 10: Paying providers
Unit 11: Forms of delivery of medical care
Unit 12: The market for pharmaceuticals
Unit 13: The political economy of health care
Unit 14: Future challenges to health care system
MODULE 04 : FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 45 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 90 hours
Lectures: 45 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 90 hours
Management is the study of how organizations and their people operate. Theirfore, management is pertinent for any one who expects to work in a group setting, to be managed by a superior, to manage other people, or to manage resources and processes.
This module provides the conceptual and technical basics needed in managing health care organizations. Students learn about the challenges and complexities of managing health care organizations in a dynamic environment. It focuses on the unique characteristics of the health care delivery process and gives students an understanding of the context of healthcare administration. Students are introduced to theories of leadership and management using case studies and other problem solving methods. Students are also introduced to the principles for controlling, planning, quality improvement, strategic management and management ethics.
To bridge theory and practice, active participation in class discussion, small group projects and case studies is expected of all students. As an introductory course, the purpose is to expose participants to a wide range of areas and topics relevant to management, including the four major topical divisions: Plan, Organize, Lead, and Control. The content is broadly applicable to healthcare enterprises of every kind: public health organizations, physician practices and clinics, hospitals and health systems, agencies and service organizations, for-profit firms, not-for-profit enterprises, etc.
Contents of the module :
Unit 01: Management theory and applications
Unit 02: Governance and leadership
Unit 03: Organizational behavior
Unit 04: Strategy and strategic management of healthcare
Unit 05: Planning in health care management
Unit 06: Evaluation in healthcare management
Unit 07: Fundamentals of management of health human resources
Unit 08: Fundamentals of financing and financial management of healthcare institutions
Unit 09: Fundamentals of quality management of healthcare
Unit 10: Fundamentals of information management in healthcare
Unit 11: Fundamentals of technology management in healthcare
Unit 12: Fundamentals of marketing of healthcare
This module provides the conceptual and technical basics needed in managing health care organizations. Students learn about the challenges and complexities of managing health care organizations in a dynamic environment. It focuses on the unique characteristics of the health care delivery process and gives students an understanding of the context of healthcare administration. Students are introduced to theories of leadership and management using case studies and other problem solving methods. Students are also introduced to the principles for controlling, planning, quality improvement, strategic management and management ethics.
To bridge theory and practice, active participation in class discussion, small group projects and case studies is expected of all students. As an introductory course, the purpose is to expose participants to a wide range of areas and topics relevant to management, including the four major topical divisions: Plan, Organize, Lead, and Control. The content is broadly applicable to healthcare enterprises of every kind: public health organizations, physician practices and clinics, hospitals and health systems, agencies and service organizations, for-profit firms, not-for-profit enterprises, etc.
Contents of the module :
Unit 01: Management theory and applications
Unit 02: Governance and leadership
Unit 03: Organizational behavior
Unit 04: Strategy and strategic management of healthcare
Unit 05: Planning in health care management
Unit 06: Evaluation in healthcare management
Unit 07: Fundamentals of management of health human resources
Unit 08: Fundamentals of financing and financial management of healthcare institutions
Unit 09: Fundamentals of quality management of healthcare
Unit 10: Fundamentals of information management in healthcare
Unit 11: Fundamentals of technology management in healthcare
Unit 12: Fundamentals of marketing of healthcare
MODULE 05 : COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN BIOSTATISTICS
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 15 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 30 hours
Lectures: 15 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 30 hours
This module provides a set of tutorials designed to acquaint the students with the various components of SPSS Statistics. SPSS Statistics is a comprehensive system for analyzing data. It can take data from almost any type of file and use them to generate tabulated reports, charts, and plots of distributions and trends, descriptive statistics, and complex statistical analyses. The student will learn through this module to enter data into SPSS or import them from other applications, to utilize the SPSS editor for preparing data for analysis and to conduct data management and analysis functions using both “point-and-click” and syntax methods.
Contents of the module :
Unit 01: Introduction to SPSS
Unit 02: Reading data
Unit 03: Using the data editor
Unit 04: Working with multiple data sources
Unit 05: Examining summary statistics for individual
Unit 06: Creating and editing charts
Unit 07: Working with output
Unit 08: Working with syntax
Unit 09: Modifying data values
Unit 10: Sorting and selecting data
Unit 11: Test of statistical significance
Unit 12: Regression analysis
Unit 13: Multiple regression analysis
Contents of the module :
Unit 01: Introduction to SPSS
Unit 02: Reading data
Unit 03: Using the data editor
Unit 04: Working with multiple data sources
Unit 05: Examining summary statistics for individual
Unit 06: Creating and editing charts
Unit 07: Working with output
Unit 08: Working with syntax
Unit 09: Modifying data values
Unit 10: Sorting and selecting data
Unit 11: Test of statistical significance
Unit 12: Regression analysis
Unit 13: Multiple regression analysis
MODULE 06: FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
This module is designed to provide students with an introduction and overview of key areas of environmental health. Using the perspectives of the population and the community, the module will analyze the factors associated with the emergence of environmental health problems. Students will gain an understanding of the interaction of individuals and communities with the environment, and the potential health impact of environmental agents, as well as the specific applications of environmental health concepts.
The course consists of a series of lectures and tutorials. The sequence of major topics begins with content and tools such as environmental public health, environmental toxicology, and environmental policy and regulation.
The course then addresses the specific agents of environmental diseases such as microbial agents, ionizing and non-ionizing radiations. Finally, applications and areas of environmental health are addressed such as water and air quality, food safety, waste disposal, and occupational health.
Content of the module:
Unit 01: Introduction to environmental health
Unit 02: Environmental epidemiology
Unit 03: Environmental Toxicology
Unit 04: Environmental policy and regulations
Unit 05: Vector-borne zoonoses
Unit 06: Metals and toxic elements
Unit 07: Pesticides and other organic chemicals
Unit 08: Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
Unit 09: Water quality
Unit 10: Air quality
Unit 11: Food safety
Unit 12: Solid and liquid waste
Unit 13: Occupational health
The course consists of a series of lectures and tutorials. The sequence of major topics begins with content and tools such as environmental public health, environmental toxicology, and environmental policy and regulation.
The course then addresses the specific agents of environmental diseases such as microbial agents, ionizing and non-ionizing radiations. Finally, applications and areas of environmental health are addressed such as water and air quality, food safety, waste disposal, and occupational health.
Content of the module:
Unit 01: Introduction to environmental health
Unit 02: Environmental epidemiology
Unit 03: Environmental Toxicology
Unit 04: Environmental policy and regulations
Unit 05: Vector-borne zoonoses
Unit 06: Metals and toxic elements
Unit 07: Pesticides and other organic chemicals
Unit 08: Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
Unit 09: Water quality
Unit 10: Air quality
Unit 11: Food safety
Unit 12: Solid and liquid waste
Unit 13: Occupational health
Second semester
MODULE 07: HEALTH PROMOTION
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
This module introduces the students to the basic concepts and methods of health promotion. Health promotion refers to the collective effort aiming at engaging individuals and communities to behaviors that prevent disease, protect health, promote wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. The emphasis is placed in this module on understanding the evidence-base for health promotion interventions and on linking practice to research. Students will also learn how to design, implement and evaluate health promotion programs.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: Theoretical foundations of health promotion
Unit 02: Strategies and methods of health promotion
Unit 03: Designing and implementing health promotion programs
Unit 04: Evaluation of health promotion interventions
Unit 05: Health promotion in schools
Unit 06: Health promotion in the workplace
Unit 07: Health promotion in neighbourhoods
Unit 08: Health promotion in health services
Unit 09: Health promotion in prisons
Unit 10: Health promotion in the virtual community
Contents of the module
Unit 01: Theoretical foundations of health promotion
Unit 02: Strategies and methods of health promotion
Unit 03: Designing and implementing health promotion programs
Unit 04: Evaluation of health promotion interventions
Unit 05: Health promotion in schools
Unit 06: Health promotion in the workplace
Unit 07: Health promotion in neighbourhoods
Unit 08: Health promotion in health services
Unit 09: Health promotion in prisons
Unit 10: Health promotion in the virtual community
MODULE 08: HEALTH POLICY AND HEALTH SYSTEM REFORM
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 45 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 90 hours
Lectures: 45 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 90 hours
Health policy can be defined as the "decisions, plans, and actions that are undertaken to achieve specific health care goals within a society. According to the World Health Organization, an explicit health policy can achieve several goals: defines a vision for the future; outlines priorities and the expected roles of different groups; and builds consensus and informs people.
This module is designed to equip the student with the knowledge and skills of the critical analysis of health policies. Students will learn how to identify strengths and weakness and propose sound health policy reforms. They will also learn to challenge dominant models of health system reform through assembling the basic analytical toolkit for analysis of health sector reform. The module’s geographic and regional focus is global and comparative.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: Health and health policy
Unit 02: Impact of health policy
Unit 03: Context and process of health policymaking
Unit 04: Health policy competency
Unit 05: Health policy formulation
Unit 06: introduction to health sector reform
Unit 07: The health-reform cycle
Unit 08: Judging and assessing health-sector performance
Unit 09: political analysis and strategies
Unit 10: Reform of financing of the health sector
Unit 11: Reform of payment of methods
Unit 12: Reform of the organization of the health system
Unit 13: Reform of the control functions
Unit 14: Reform of the behaviour of health institutions
This module is designed to equip the student with the knowledge and skills of the critical analysis of health policies. Students will learn how to identify strengths and weakness and propose sound health policy reforms. They will also learn to challenge dominant models of health system reform through assembling the basic analytical toolkit for analysis of health sector reform. The module’s geographic and regional focus is global and comparative.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: Health and health policy
Unit 02: Impact of health policy
Unit 03: Context and process of health policymaking
Unit 04: Health policy competency
Unit 05: Health policy formulation
Unit 06: introduction to health sector reform
Unit 07: The health-reform cycle
Unit 08: Judging and assessing health-sector performance
Unit 09: political analysis and strategies
Unit 10: Reform of financing of the health sector
Unit 11: Reform of payment of methods
Unit 12: Reform of the organization of the health system
Unit 13: Reform of the control functions
Unit 14: Reform of the behaviour of health institutions
MODULE 09: ADVANCED STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
This module provides a set of tutorials designed to introduce the students to a range of advanced statistical techniques frequently used in epidemiological research. Through the module, students will develop their understanding of modern epidemiological modelling including logistic regression, log-linear modelling and Poisson regression to deal with confounding and multiple exposures. They will also comprehend the basic concepts of time-to-event (survival analysis) including concept of censoring, basic nonparametric and parametric techniques. The emphasis throughout the module is on combining a conceptual understanding of these forms of statistical analysis procedures with practical skill in using them to analyse data sets and presenting such analyses.
Contents of the module:
Unit 01: GLM Multivariate Analysis
Unit 02: GLM Repeated Measures
Unit 03: Variance Components Analysis
Unit 04: Linear Mixed Models
Unit 05: Generalized Linear Models
Unit 06: Generalized Estimating Equations
Unit 07: Model Selection Loglinear Analysis
Unit 08: General Loglinear Analysis
Unit 09: Logit Loglinear Analysis
Unit 10: Life Tables
Unit 11: Kaplan-Meier Survival Analysis
Unit 12: Cox Regression Analysis
Unit 13: Computing Time-Dependent Covariates
Contents of the module:
Unit 01: GLM Multivariate Analysis
Unit 02: GLM Repeated Measures
Unit 03: Variance Components Analysis
Unit 04: Linear Mixed Models
Unit 05: Generalized Linear Models
Unit 06: Generalized Estimating Equations
Unit 07: Model Selection Loglinear Analysis
Unit 08: General Loglinear Analysis
Unit 09: Logit Loglinear Analysis
Unit 10: Life Tables
Unit 11: Kaplan-Meier Survival Analysis
Unit 12: Cox Regression Analysis
Unit 13: Computing Time-Dependent Covariates
MODULE 10: EPIDEMIOLOGY OF TRANSMISSIBLE DISEASES
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
This module is designed to provide students with an overview of the principles and practices of infectious diseases epidemiology with focus on how the presence and control of communicable diseases affects public health locally, nationally and internationally. Learning objectives for this course include a greater understanding of: 1) general principles of infectious diseases epidemiology, including outbreak investigation, surveillance, analysis of infectious diseases data, and laboratory analyses; 2) major modes of transmission of infectious diseases; 3) different control strategies for infectious diseases; and 4) the practical application of epidemiologic tools for the understanding and control of infectious diseases.
The epidemiology of major communicable diseases will be presented and discussed and students will be encouraged and supported to apply the basic epidemiological methods to establish the epidemiology of these diseases in their communities. Students will be able to propose study designs for different infectious disease-related questions and be able to justify the choice of these designs, critically evaluate literature on the epidemiology of infectious disease, and reinforce their ability to present and write scientifically.
Contents of the module:
Unit 01: General principles of infectious disease epidemiology
Unit 02: Monitoring, surveillance and control of infectious diseases
Unit 03: Outbreak epidemiology
Unit 04: Vaccines against infectious diseases
Unit 05: Emerging and new infectious diseases
Unit 06: Nosocomial infections
Unit 07: Epidemiology and control of HIV/AIDS
Unit 08: Epidemiology and control of tuberculosis
Unit 09: Epidemiology and control of sexually transmitted diseases
Unit 10: Epidemiology and control of malaria
Unit 11: Epidemiology of meningococcal infections
Unit 12: Epidemiology of childhood vaccine preventable diseases
Unit 13: Epidemiology of acute respiratory infections
Unit 14: Diarrheal diseases
Unit 15: Viral hepatitis
Unit 16: Emerging vector-borne disease
The epidemiology of major communicable diseases will be presented and discussed and students will be encouraged and supported to apply the basic epidemiological methods to establish the epidemiology of these diseases in their communities. Students will be able to propose study designs for different infectious disease-related questions and be able to justify the choice of these designs, critically evaluate literature on the epidemiology of infectious disease, and reinforce their ability to present and write scientifically.
Contents of the module:
Unit 01: General principles of infectious disease epidemiology
Unit 02: Monitoring, surveillance and control of infectious diseases
Unit 03: Outbreak epidemiology
Unit 04: Vaccines against infectious diseases
Unit 05: Emerging and new infectious diseases
Unit 06: Nosocomial infections
Unit 07: Epidemiology and control of HIV/AIDS
Unit 08: Epidemiology and control of tuberculosis
Unit 09: Epidemiology and control of sexually transmitted diseases
Unit 10: Epidemiology and control of malaria
Unit 11: Epidemiology of meningococcal infections
Unit 12: Epidemiology of childhood vaccine preventable diseases
Unit 13: Epidemiology of acute respiratory infections
Unit 14: Diarrheal diseases
Unit 15: Viral hepatitis
Unit 16: Emerging vector-borne disease
MODULE 11: REPRODUCTIVE AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
The purpose of this module is to examine perinatal, family planning and reproductive health issues, programs, services, and policies. The module content will emphasize social, economic, environmental, behavioral, and political factors that affect family planning, reproductive health, fertility, and pregnancy outcome. The course will have two areas of focus: (1) interventions to improve reproductive and perinatal health (both policy and programs); and (2) the measurement and interpretation of reproductive and perinatal indices.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: Foundations of reproductive and perinatal epidemiology
Unit 02: Environments in reproductive and perinatal epidemiology
Unit 03: Research process in reproductive and perinatal epidemiology
Unit 04: Surveillance in reproductive and perinatal epidemiology
Unit 05: Descriptive reproductive and perinatal health indicators
Unit 06: Study designs and causal inference in reproductive and perinatal epidemiology
Unit 07: Role of nutrition in rreproductive/perinatal health
Unit 08: Contraception and reproductive health
Unit 09: Mercury, lead, environmental oestrogens, and reproductive/perinatal health
Unit 10: Psychosocial factors and reproductive/perinatal health
Unit 11: Early childbearing: trends and consequences
Unit 12: Maternal morbidity and mortality
Unit 13: Infant morbidity and mortality
Unit 14: The continuum of reproductive loss from pregnancy through infancy
Contents of the module
Unit 01: Foundations of reproductive and perinatal epidemiology
Unit 02: Environments in reproductive and perinatal epidemiology
Unit 03: Research process in reproductive and perinatal epidemiology
Unit 04: Surveillance in reproductive and perinatal epidemiology
Unit 05: Descriptive reproductive and perinatal health indicators
Unit 06: Study designs and causal inference in reproductive and perinatal epidemiology
Unit 07: Role of nutrition in rreproductive/perinatal health
Unit 08: Contraception and reproductive health
Unit 09: Mercury, lead, environmental oestrogens, and reproductive/perinatal health
Unit 10: Psychosocial factors and reproductive/perinatal health
Unit 11: Early childbearing: trends and consequences
Unit 12: Maternal morbidity and mortality
Unit 13: Infant morbidity and mortality
Unit 14: The continuum of reproductive loss from pregnancy through infancy
MODULE 12: Critical appraisal of research studies
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 15 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 30 hours
Lectures: 15 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 30 hours
Critical appraisal is the process of carefully and systematically examining research to judge its trustworthiness, and its value and relevance in a particular context. This module provides students with a logical system of critical appraisal, to allow them to evaluate studies and to carry out their own studies more effectively, placing a special emphasis on the importance of cause and effect relationships.
Students will learn to examine and evaluate systematically the issues of study design, selection of persons, bias, confounding, and the place of statistical methods. They will also apply their skills of critical appraisal to a number of current controversial topics in epidemiology such as screening for prostate cancer, publication bias in psychiatry, conflicts between observational studies and randomized trials.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: Relevance of critical appraisal of research studies
Unit 02: The importance of causal relationships in medicine and health care
Unit 03: Study designs which can demonstrate and test causation
Unit 04: The results obtained from studies of causation
Unit 05: Selection of subjects for study
Unit 06: Error and bias in observations
Unit 07: Confounding
Unit 08: Chance variation
Unit 09: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Unit 10: Critical appraisal of a randomized clinical trial
Unit 11: Critical appraisal of a randomized trial of a preventive agent
Unit 12: Critical appraisal of a prospective cohort study
Unit 13: Critical appraisal of a retrospective cohort study
Unit 14: Critical appraisal of a matched case control study
Unit 15: Critical appraisal of a large population-based case control study
Students will learn to examine and evaluate systematically the issues of study design, selection of persons, bias, confounding, and the place of statistical methods. They will also apply their skills of critical appraisal to a number of current controversial topics in epidemiology such as screening for prostate cancer, publication bias in psychiatry, conflicts between observational studies and randomized trials.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: Relevance of critical appraisal of research studies
Unit 02: The importance of causal relationships in medicine and health care
Unit 03: Study designs which can demonstrate and test causation
Unit 04: The results obtained from studies of causation
Unit 05: Selection of subjects for study
Unit 06: Error and bias in observations
Unit 07: Confounding
Unit 08: Chance variation
Unit 09: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Unit 10: Critical appraisal of a randomized clinical trial
Unit 11: Critical appraisal of a randomized trial of a preventive agent
Unit 12: Critical appraisal of a prospective cohort study
Unit 13: Critical appraisal of a retrospective cohort study
Unit 14: Critical appraisal of a matched case control study
Unit 15: Critical appraisal of a large population-based case control study
Third semester
MODULE 13: ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
Much of both the current and projected future global burden of disease and injury is attributed to environmental sources of exposure e.g. contaminated water or air, or changes in environmental conditions e.g. climate change.
This module envisages to introduce the students to the main topics in environmental epidemiology. Students will learn how to determine whether increases in adverse health outcomes are attributable to environmental exposures. Furthermore, they will be able to track down etiological linkages between environmental exposures-conditions and health status in particular populations. They will also learn to estimate the attributable burden both in the past and projecting into the future.
A special emphasis is placed in this module in methods of health impact assessment that are utilized to inform environmental health policy and evaluate environmental health interventions.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: The legal context of environmental protection
Unit 02: Environmental risk assessment
Unit 03: Association and causality in environmental epidemiology
Unit 04: Design, analysis, and interpretation of environmental epidemiology studies
Unit 05: Biological markers of exposure
Unit 06: Epidemiologic aspects of environmental hazards to reproduction
Unit 07: Epidemiology of environmental risk factors for cancer
Unit 08: The epidemiology of waterborne disease
Unit 09: Ionizing radiation
Unit 10: Electromagnetic fields and health
Unit 11: Lead and heavy metals exposure
Unit 12: Air pollution
Unit 13: Health effects from environmental noise exposure
This module envisages to introduce the students to the main topics in environmental epidemiology. Students will learn how to determine whether increases in adverse health outcomes are attributable to environmental exposures. Furthermore, they will be able to track down etiological linkages between environmental exposures-conditions and health status in particular populations. They will also learn to estimate the attributable burden both in the past and projecting into the future.
A special emphasis is placed in this module in methods of health impact assessment that are utilized to inform environmental health policy and evaluate environmental health interventions.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: The legal context of environmental protection
Unit 02: Environmental risk assessment
Unit 03: Association and causality in environmental epidemiology
Unit 04: Design, analysis, and interpretation of environmental epidemiology studies
Unit 05: Biological markers of exposure
Unit 06: Epidemiologic aspects of environmental hazards to reproduction
Unit 07: Epidemiology of environmental risk factors for cancer
Unit 08: The epidemiology of waterborne disease
Unit 09: Ionizing radiation
Unit 10: Electromagnetic fields and health
Unit 11: Lead and heavy metals exposure
Unit 12: Air pollution
Unit 13: Health effects from environmental noise exposure
MODULE 14: CARDIOVASCULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
This module aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the field of cardiovascular epidemiology and enable students to acquire the technical competencies required to assume a career in this field. It covers a wide range of topics, including the pathophysiology of disease, definition and measurement of exposure and outcomes variables, etiologic models for cardiovascular diseases, biomedical, behavioral, psychosocial, and social environmental risk factors, major historical and current epidemiological studies in cardiovascular disease.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: Cardiovascular diseases: a global public health challenge
Unit 02: Distributions and disparities of cardiovascular diseases
Unit 03: Major cardiovascular diseases
Unit 04: Determinants and risk factors of cardiovascular diseases
Unit 05: Indicators and measures of cardiovascular mortality
Unit 06: Indicators and measures of cardiovascular morbidity
Unit 07: Epidemiological surveillance of cardiovascular diseases
Unit 08: Strategies of prevention of cardiovascular diseases
Unit 09: Evidence and decision making
Unit 10: Recommendations, guidelines, and policies
Unit 11: The case for prevention
Unit 12: Research agenda for cardiovascular diseases
Contents of the module
Unit 01: Cardiovascular diseases: a global public health challenge
Unit 02: Distributions and disparities of cardiovascular diseases
Unit 03: Major cardiovascular diseases
Unit 04: Determinants and risk factors of cardiovascular diseases
Unit 05: Indicators and measures of cardiovascular mortality
Unit 06: Indicators and measures of cardiovascular morbidity
Unit 07: Epidemiological surveillance of cardiovascular diseases
Unit 08: Strategies of prevention of cardiovascular diseases
Unit 09: Evidence and decision making
Unit 10: Recommendations, guidelines, and policies
Unit 11: The case for prevention
Unit 12: Research agenda for cardiovascular diseases
MODULE 15: CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY
US Semester credits: 4.0 | ECTS: 6.0 | Learning load: 180 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 90 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
This module delivers the epidemiologic approaches to studying etiologic relations in carcinogenesis and for assessing the efficacy of cancer prevention interventions. Emphasis will be given on both molecular and social epidemiology domains with specific examples that illustrate the use of different study designs and data analysis methods and the impact of measurement error and other biases.
Furthermore, the module covers fundamental concepts in cancer biology and pathogenesis, descriptive epidemiology, and the interpretation and design of etiologic studies. It shed light on current knowledge regarding the epidemiology and biology of specific cancers, including pathogenic mechanisms, risk factors, major studies, information sources, and public health issues.
The principle goals are to provide a broad overview of the field, and to develop basic knowledge and skills needed to understand and evaluate published research.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: The descriptive epidemiology of cancer
Unit 02: Biomarkers and epidemiological studies of cancer
Unit 03: Measures of cancer mortality and morbidity
Unit 04: Determinants and risk factors of cancer
Unit 05: Screening for cancer
Unit 06: Childhood cancer
Unit 07: Epidemiology of lung cancer
Unit 08: Epidemiology of breast cancer
Unit 09: Epidemiology of prostate cancer
Unit 10: Epidemiology of digestive cancers
Unit 11: Epidemiology of urogenital cancers
Unit 12: Epidemiology of hematological cancers
Unit 13: Epidemiology of brain cancer
Unit 14: Epidemiology of skin cancer
Unit 15: Epidemiology of pediatric neoplasms
Furthermore, the module covers fundamental concepts in cancer biology and pathogenesis, descriptive epidemiology, and the interpretation and design of etiologic studies. It shed light on current knowledge regarding the epidemiology and biology of specific cancers, including pathogenic mechanisms, risk factors, major studies, information sources, and public health issues.
The principle goals are to provide a broad overview of the field, and to develop basic knowledge and skills needed to understand and evaluate published research.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: The descriptive epidemiology of cancer
Unit 02: Biomarkers and epidemiological studies of cancer
Unit 03: Measures of cancer mortality and morbidity
Unit 04: Determinants and risk factors of cancer
Unit 05: Screening for cancer
Unit 06: Childhood cancer
Unit 07: Epidemiology of lung cancer
Unit 08: Epidemiology of breast cancer
Unit 09: Epidemiology of prostate cancer
Unit 10: Epidemiology of digestive cancers
Unit 11: Epidemiology of urogenital cancers
Unit 12: Epidemiology of hematological cancers
Unit 13: Epidemiology of brain cancer
Unit 14: Epidemiology of skin cancer
Unit 15: Epidemiology of pediatric neoplasms
LEARNING MODULE 16: EPIDEMIOLOGY OF MENTAL DISORDERS
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
This module covers the descriptive and analytic epidemiology for major mental disorders of childhood, adulthood, and late age. It examines issues of classification and the nosology of psychiatric disorders, as well as operational case definitions and the measurement techniques and their utilization in field surveys and risk factor research.
Further, the module review research studies examining the interaction between environmental, social and genetic factors in the etiology of psychiatric disorders and discusses their pertinance in the formulation of prevention and early detection programs.
Finally, the module places a special emphasis on orienting the students with the methodological approaches commonly used in psychiatric epidemiology for measuring of disease frequency, identification of risk factors and impact of intervention.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: Introduction to psychiatric epidemiology
Unit 02: Genetics in psychiatric epidemiology
Unit 03: Reliability and validity in psychiatric epidemiology
Unit 04: Use of register data for psychiatric epidemiology
Unit 05: Introduction to mental health services research
Unit 06: The pharmaco-epidemiology of psychiatric medications
Unit 07: Studying the natural history of psychopathology
Unit 08: Symptom scales and diagnostic schedules in adult psychiatry
Unit 09: National psychiatric morbidity surveys
Unit 10: Experimental epidemiology
Unit 11: Epidemiology of mental disorders in adulthood
Unit 12: Epidemiology of mental disorders in children
Unit 13: Mental illness, women, mothers and their children
Unit 14: Epidemiology and geriatric psychiatry
Further, the module review research studies examining the interaction between environmental, social and genetic factors in the etiology of psychiatric disorders and discusses their pertinance in the formulation of prevention and early detection programs.
Finally, the module places a special emphasis on orienting the students with the methodological approaches commonly used in psychiatric epidemiology for measuring of disease frequency, identification of risk factors and impact of intervention.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: Introduction to psychiatric epidemiology
Unit 02: Genetics in psychiatric epidemiology
Unit 03: Reliability and validity in psychiatric epidemiology
Unit 04: Use of register data for psychiatric epidemiology
Unit 05: Introduction to mental health services research
Unit 06: The pharmaco-epidemiology of psychiatric medications
Unit 07: Studying the natural history of psychopathology
Unit 08: Symptom scales and diagnostic schedules in adult psychiatry
Unit 09: National psychiatric morbidity surveys
Unit 10: Experimental epidemiology
Unit 11: Epidemiology of mental disorders in adulthood
Unit 12: Epidemiology of mental disorders in children
Unit 13: Mental illness, women, mothers and their children
Unit 14: Epidemiology and geriatric psychiatry
Module 17: Health demographics
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
Demography is the scientific study of the causes and consequences of the evolution of the population. This includes studying the components of change (fertility, mortality, migration) as well as composition (age structure, racial / ethnic composition, labor force, household structure and housing conditions, etc.)
This module familiarizes the students with the various models and frameworks that are used to understand demographic events and the disciplinary, organizational and ideological forces that shape the form and content of demography. Specifically, students will develop an organizational framework for models currently used in demographic research, and gain some comparative exposure of their basic characteristics, boundary conditions, and strengths / limitations. Particular emphasis will be placed on the impact of global and national demographic changes on public health, medical care and health systems.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: Introduction to health demography
Unit 02: Size, concentration and distribution of the population
Unit 03: Composition of the population
Unit 04: Fertility
Unit 05: Mortality
Unit 06: Migration
Unit 07: Data sources for health demography
Unit 08: Demographic correlates of health
This module familiarizes the students with the various models and frameworks that are used to understand demographic events and the disciplinary, organizational and ideological forces that shape the form and content of demography. Specifically, students will develop an organizational framework for models currently used in demographic research, and gain some comparative exposure of their basic characteristics, boundary conditions, and strengths / limitations. Particular emphasis will be placed on the impact of global and national demographic changes on public health, medical care and health systems.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: Introduction to health demography
Unit 02: Size, concentration and distribution of the population
Unit 03: Composition of the population
Unit 04: Fertility
Unit 05: Mortality
Unit 06: Migration
Unit 07: Data sources for health demography
Unit 08: Demographic correlates of health
MODULE 18: HEALTH COMMUNICATION
US Semester credits: 3.0 | ECTS: 4.5 | Learning load: 135 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
Lectures: 30 hours | Practical tutorials: 45 hours | Self-directed learning: 60 hours
This module provides an overview of the theory and practice of designing, producing and evaluating public health communication campaigns/programs. Communication programs are broadly defined as planned health communication interventions. The most effective of these combine multiple intervention approaches for achieving objectives.
The module is designed to enable students to apply sound judgment when making decisions about how to communicate effectively with the public. The course includes theoretical and practical content on: persuasive approaches to group and individual change; audience, message, and channel factors in campaign development; and measurement of campaign impacts. Communication approaches such as mass media, social marketing, risk communication and entertainment education are discussed, and the ethical dimensions of contemporary issues such as direct-to-consumer marketing are explored.
Students will complete this course with a greater capacity for critical judgment about the use of communication strategies for achieving public health goals.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: Introduction to public health communication and informatics
Unit 02: A public health communication planning framework
Unit 03: Informatics and public health
Unit 04: Understanding and reporting the science
Unit 05: What to communicate? Understanding population health
Unit 06: Communicating for policy and advocacy
Unit 07: Speaking to the public on health and health policy
Unit 08: Persuasive health communications: the role of theory
Unit 09: Formative research for strategy development
Unit 10: The strategic health communication plan
Unit 11: Health communication through the social media
Unit 12: Developing and testing a media strategy
Unit 13: Developing the implementation plan
Unit 14: Evaluating a health communication program
Unit 15: Patient–provider communication
Unit 16: Risk and emergency risk communication
The module is designed to enable students to apply sound judgment when making decisions about how to communicate effectively with the public. The course includes theoretical and practical content on: persuasive approaches to group and individual change; audience, message, and channel factors in campaign development; and measurement of campaign impacts. Communication approaches such as mass media, social marketing, risk communication and entertainment education are discussed, and the ethical dimensions of contemporary issues such as direct-to-consumer marketing are explored.
Students will complete this course with a greater capacity for critical judgment about the use of communication strategies for achieving public health goals.
Contents of the module
Unit 01: Introduction to public health communication and informatics
Unit 02: A public health communication planning framework
Unit 03: Informatics and public health
Unit 04: Understanding and reporting the science
Unit 05: What to communicate? Understanding population health
Unit 06: Communicating for policy and advocacy
Unit 07: Speaking to the public on health and health policy
Unit 08: Persuasive health communications: the role of theory
Unit 09: Formative research for strategy development
Unit 10: The strategic health communication plan
Unit 11: Health communication through the social media
Unit 12: Developing and testing a media strategy
Unit 13: Developing the implementation plan
Unit 14: Evaluating a health communication program
Unit 15: Patient–provider communication
Unit 16: Risk and emergency risk communication
fourth semester
end-of-study internship and thesis
US Semester credits: 20.0 | ECTS: 30.0 | Learning load: 900 hours
Supervised clinical learning activities and research work: 900 hours
Supervised clinical learning activities and research work: 900 hours
This end-of-study internship and project qre compulsory during the fourth semester. Its duration is equivalent to three practical modules corresponding to 24 weeks (960 hours).
The objective of this final internship is to consolidate competencies, to achieve professional autonomy and to prepare the student for real professional life. During this internship, the student is required to select a research topic of relevance to the institution or the profession and achieve an independent research satisfying the requirements set by the College of Health Sciences. The supervision of such research is the mutual responsibility of the College and the hosting institution.
At the end of the internship, the student has to present and defend his research in front of a jury that evaluates the project and give it a note.
The objective of this final internship is to consolidate competencies, to achieve professional autonomy and to prepare the student for real professional life. During this internship, the student is required to select a research topic of relevance to the institution or the profession and achieve an independent research satisfying the requirements set by the College of Health Sciences. The supervision of such research is the mutual responsibility of the College and the hosting institution.
At the end of the internship, the student has to present and defend his research in front of a jury that evaluates the project and give it a note.
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