Epidemiology is important in helping us understand how infectious diseases are spread. It can also help us identify factors contributing to disease and transmission as well as planning and evaluating control strategies.
This module provides an introduction to epidemiology and covers key concepts and methods related to the application of epidemiology in a One Health context and necessary to study infectious diseases in animal and human populations. This module will equip students with valuable skills, guiding them through the process of study design, through to critical analysis and interpretation of data. Students will also develop critical thinking, data handling and problem-solving skills, which will enhance their employability. Students will be assessed through two assessments, a study design assignment and a recorded video presentation of a critical analysis of a published paper. Knowledge and skills gained from this module will be beneficial to students engaging in career paths utilising epidemiological approaches to tackle the grand challenges facing society, including infectious diseases.