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At the end of this course, the student:
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has insight in the basic terminology and principles used in epidemiology;
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has an overview of important historical developments in health sciences in general, and epidemiology in particular;
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has insight in the different measures of frequency, association and impact that are commonly used in epidemiological research;
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is able to calculate these measures using simple numerical examples;
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has insight in the different aspects of epidemiological research (etiologic / diagnostic / prognostic / therapeutic, causal / descriptive);
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has knowledge of the different study designs used in epidemiological research;
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is able to read and understand (simple) epidemiological scientific papers and recognize, in these papers, which study design was used;
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is able to apply the correct measures of frequency and association belonging with the different epidemiological study designs;
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understands the meaning of the terms bias and confounding;
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has insight in the different fields of epidemiological research as covered at UMC Utrecht and Utrecht University.
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Period (from-till): This course is taught several times per year, during fulltime weekdays according to the following Schedule (Face-2-Face in Period A, Online in Period B):
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Startdate |
Enddate |
Registration period |
| Face-2-Face |
02-10-2023 |
16-10-2023 |
BMS_P1_A |
| Online* |
16-10-2023 |
24-11-2023 |
BMS_P1_B |
| Online* |
18-03-2024 |
26-04-2024 |
BMS_P3_B |
*Online courses are only available for Epidemiology students following a full online programme.
Contact details: Educational Office Epidemiology
E-mail: msc-epidemiology@umcutrecht.nl
Registration:
Single courses — MSc Epidemiology (msc-epidemiology.nl)
Course coordinators:
Online: Y. van der Schouw (yschouw@umcutrecht.nl)
F2F: N.C. Onland-Moret (nonland@umcutrecht.nl)
Lecturer(s):
Cohort studies
Dr. C. van Gils
UMC Utrecht, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care
Dr . R. Groenwold, PhD
UMC Utrecht, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care
Course description:
In this course the principles and practice of cohort, case-control and cross-sectional studies are taught. Design, data collection and outcome measures are discussed, as well as the major advantages and disadvantages of the different study designs. Emphasis is on the application of study design in etiologic research. The course focuses on the more classical approach but also addresses modern concepts and design options, such as case-cohort designs. Various study designs are discussed, with emphasis on issues of validity.
Literature/study material used:
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Mandatory for students in own Master’s programme:
Epidemiology & Epidemiology Postgraduate
Optional for students in other GSLS Master’s programme: Yes
Prerequisite knowledge:
Introduction to Epidemiology
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