- Level
- Short Course
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Subject
- Health Studies
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
This course provides participants with a knowledge of the fundamental concepts of epidemiology, including investigation and evaluation methods that underpin public health.
Entry requirements
This course will benefit students with interests or involvement in public health, health promotion, health research, as well as research-minded medical and allied health professionals. Term 1 Sep: Wednesday 30 September 2026 Oct: Wednesday 7, 14, 21 and 28 October 2026 Nov: Wednesday 4, 11, 18, 25 November 2026 Dec: Wednesday 2 and 9 December 2026 You will develop skills in describing and analysing epidemiological data, critically appraising study designs, and reflecting on different public health issues. This course may be undertaken as part of the School of Health & Psychological Sciences Masters programmes, or as a CPD course worth 30 CPD hours. This short course module is designed to be flexible in allowing you to study and reach your goals at your own pace. Our health CPD courses are credit-bearing modules that contribute to a University degree or award. As a health care professional, once you've completed this course you could offset 15 credits as part of a postgraduate programme, continuing your study with further modules to make up a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) 60 credits, Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) 120 credits or Master of Science (MSc) 180 credits qualification (all credits must be awarded within five years of study commencing).
English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall, no part below 7 |
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IELTS 7.0 is required with no subtest below 7.0
Fees
International students: £1,275
UK students: £1,275
UK/Home: £1,275
International: £1,275
Start dates
September 2026
Campus
- Clerkenwell campus, United Kingdom
Where you will study
England Lane, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
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