Public Health and Epidemiology (SVUEK_088)
About Study Course
Objective
Provide the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and explain health-related outcomes and associated factors by applying fundamental concepts and principles of epidemiology and public health.
Prerequisites
Basics in causal philosophy; Basics in probability theory and mathematical statistics; Basics in biology and human physiology; English language.
Learning outcomes
1.To understand and explain the role of epidemiology and public health in generating evidence-based health information and supporting decision-making.
1.Manage and present epidemiological data, and interpret the findings.
1.Apply and justify core principles of epidemiology and public health to evaluate and interpret population-level data and health measures, supporting evidence-based decisions that improve health outcomes and healthcare systems.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital transformation in the health care sector | 1 | Master's | Required | Inese Gobiņa, Toni Anželo Fernandes |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Communication | 1 | Master's | Required | Inese Gobiņa, Toni Anželo Fernandes |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital transformation in the health care sector | 1 | Master's | Required | Inese Gobiņa, Toni Anželo Fernandes | |
| Health Management | 1 | Master's | Required | Inese Gobiņa, Toni Anželo Fernandes | |
| Health Management | 1 | Master's | Required | Inese Gobiņa, Toni Anželo Fernandes |
