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A course is a term used to describe a higher education program of study or a single class taken over a period of a semester or school year. Programs typically last between several months to many years depending on the level of the degree sought. You may be wondering, what is a course in epidemiology? Epidemiology is the study of the spread of diseases among human and, sometimes, animal populations… Read more

A course is a term used to describe a higher education program of study or a single class taken over a period of a semester or school year. Programs typically last between several months to many years depending on the level of the degree sought.

You may be wondering, what is a course in epidemiology? Epidemiology is the study of the spread of diseases among human and, sometimes, animal populations. Students will generally study the incidence rate, statistics, symptoms, treatments, and prevention plans for various diseases, parasites, and microbes. After completing courses such as epidemiological research, injury and violence prevention, statistics, biology, environmental health issues, clinical epidemiology, and diagnostic testing, students will usually be required to complete laboratory work, a thesis or dissertation, or an internship in the field.

Students who obtain skills through an epidemiology course tend to see many career benefits. The future of disease prevention and treatment relies on new people coming into the work force. This branch of the medical field is growing, opening many job opportunities, usually high paying, to graduates.

An epidemiology course does not have a set cost, and fees vary between schools and countries. It is always important that students connect with the schools they wish to attend for accurate tuition and fee information.

Many graduates of higher-level course programs become epidemiologists and work in different areas of medical research. Disease control agencies, research hospitals, and military medical branches are the largest employers of epidemiologists. Those who wish to work directly with people may choose to become community health workers or health educators in both private and public agencies. Other graduates find fulfilling work in public health administration or management.

Schools worldwide offer courses in epidemiology, both in traditional classroom settings and online. Choose the institution that fits your career goals and lifestyle. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Course in Sexual and Reproductive health and Rights including HIV and AIDS (SRHR incl. HIV AIDS)
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Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)
Amsterdam, Netherlands

An in-depth look at important issues and current debates in sexual reproductive health policy, including HIV and AIDS, towards more inclusive and rights-based approaches to se ... +

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An in-depth look at important issues and current debates in sexual reproductive health policy, including HIV and AIDS, towards more inclusive and rights-based approaches to sexual and reproductive health. -
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Full-time
3 weeks
English
Campus
 

Course in Infection, Neurobiology, and Genetics
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Umeå University - Faculty of Science and Technology
Umeå, Sweden

The separate courses includes lectures, seminars, and practical laboratory work. Immunology covers the organization and development of the immune system, its activation upon s ... +

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The separate courses includes lectures, seminars, and practical laboratory work. Immunology covers the organization and development of the immune system, its activation upon stimulation, the various effector mechanisms involved in the innate -
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Full-time
19 weeks
English
Sep 2021
Campus
 

COVID-19: Tackling the Novel Coronavirus Course - London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
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FutureLearn
London, United Kingdom

What is COVID-19 and how might the outbreak affect you? Find out more about coronavirus and explore its worldwide implications.

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What is COVID-19 and how might the outbreak affect you? Find out more about coronavirus and explore its worldwide implications. -
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Part-time
3 weeks
English
Online
 

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Global Health Delivery Online Short Course
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Harvard Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning (VPAL) (Get Smarter Creative)
Cambridge, USA

Join a global health community in analyzing how power structures shape the response to disease with the Harvard VPAL Global Health Delivery online short course. In this course ... +

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Join a global health community in analyzing how power structures shape the response to disease with the Harvard VPAL Global Health Delivery online short course. In this course, you will analyze the spread of Ebola, HIV/AIDS and MDR-TB and the effect of mental health around the world. As you progress, you’ll consider how you can integrate learnings from these examples into your own practices. You’ll learn the interrelated biological and social factors that impact complex global health challenges and contextualize them by reviewing case studies. By the end of the course, you’ll have compiled a health intervention plan for real-world applications. -
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Part-time
8 weeks
English
Sep 2021
Online
 

Infectious Disease Pharmacy Fellowship
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Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy
Loma Linda, USA

The Loma Linda University PGY2 Infectious Diseases Fellowship is a 24-month program designed to provide a fellow with the opportunity to experience various infectious disease ... +

The Loma Linda University PGY2 Infectious Diseases Fellowship is a 24-month program designed to provide a fellow with the opportunity to experience various infectious disease practice settings, including adult, pediatric, neonatal, intensive care, transplant, oncology, and emergency medicine. -
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English
Sep 2021
Campus
 

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Policy, Governance and Financing (SRHR POL)
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Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)
Amsterdam, Netherlands

This course looks at the key issues in the good governance of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) responses, including HIV, the complex political and financial te ... +

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This course looks at the key issues in the good governance of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) responses, including HIV, the complex political and financial terrain when developing policies and strategic plans? Maternal health, family planning, adolescent health, abortion and HIV, and the policies and strategies that address these, are among the most internationalized and to some extent politicized of all health issues. -
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Full-time
3 weeks
English
17 May 2021
Online & Campus Combined
Campus
Online
 

Monitoring and Evaluation of Health in a Dynamic Context (M&E)
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Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)
Amsterdam, Netherlands

This course for experienced practitioners provides participants with the best and latest knowledge, techniques, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) tools to answer quest ... +

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This course for experienced practitioners provides participants with the best and latest knowledge, techniques, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) tools to answer questions such as: What models, analytical frameworks, and tools are suitable to a specific assessment? How to balance the perspectives of different stakeholders? -
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Full-time
2 weeks
English
16 Aug 2021
01 Jul 2021
Campus
 

Using GIS for Global Health
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Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)
Amsterdam, Netherlands

The course gives an introduction to the use of GIS in disease control programmes and provides knowledge and basic skills on how GIS can be used for disease control, focusing o ... +

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The course gives an introduction to the use of GIS in disease control programmes and provides knowledge and basic skills on how GIS can be used for disease control, focusing on the epidemiological assessment of disease burden and the improvement of programmatic planning and management. -
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Full-time
2 weeks
English
01 Jun 2021
01 May 2021
Campus
 

Control Strategies for Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases (CCND)
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Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disease control refers to a broad package of strategies for controlling diseases, from primary prevention, health promotion, and health legislation to screening for early dete ... +

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Disease control refers to a broad package of strategies for controlling diseases, from primary prevention, health promotion, and health legislation to screening for early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation. This course is designed to help disease control officers retain the strength of their programmes while moving towards more integrated and sector-wide approaches. -
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Full-time
3 weeks
English
12 Apr 2021
Campus
 

Using Infection Control to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance Course - UEA (University of East Anglia)
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FutureLearn
Norwich, United Kingdom

Find out how effective infection control in health and social care can tackle the global risk of antimicrobial resistance.

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Find out how effective infection control in health and social care can tackle the global risk of antimicrobial resistance. -
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Part-time
3 weeks
English
Online
 

Managing COVID-19 in Primary Care Course - St George's, University of London
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FutureLearn
London, United Kingdom

Get practical advice and support around how to respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic as front-line healthcare professional.

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Get practical advice and support around how to respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic as front-line healthcare professional. -
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Part-time
3 weeks
English
Online
 

Antimicrobial Stewardship: Managing Antibiotic Resistance Course - University of Dundee
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FutureLearn
Dundee, United Kingdom

Understand antibiotic resistance, and how antimicrobial stewardship can slow down or reduce it, with this free online course.

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Understand antibiotic resistance, and how antimicrobial stewardship can slow down or reduce it, with this free online course. -
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Part-time
6 weeks
English
26 Apr 2021
Online
 

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