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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Epidemics I online course by edX is a five-week introductory-level course under the subject of Medicine. This is a self-paced course with English as the mode of instruction. The training is designed by the University of Hong Kong with Gabriel M. Leung, Kwok-Yung Yuen, Joseph Wu, and eight other academicians as the training instructors.

The Epidemics I certification course showcases that despite medical breakthroughs due to technological advancements, there is a significant increase in vulnerability against infectious diseases. The training is curated to explain why these threats are in action by understanding the key scientific principles that form the basis of epidemics. Also, candidates will understand the actions taken for public health to prevent and control such adversities in the 21st century.

By the end of the Epidemics I training programme, candidates will acquire all-round knowledge about epidemics and their evolution. The curriculum will also cover the Ebola and Zika outbreak, informatics on global health of the next generation, ecology, the emergence of infectious diseases, and the discovery of a novel microbe. The self-paced programme provides two options to enrol in the course, namely, paid and free modes. In the paid mode, the learners can have unlimited access and a certificate of completion. In the free mode, the candidates will get access to the course only for a limited period.

The Highlights

Introductory level course
Five weeks of learning
Two to three hours study per week
Self-paced training
Official and verified certificate
Video lectures in English
Created by the University of Hong Kong
Transcript for the video lectures
Course under the subject of Medicine

Programme Offerings

Free registration
Introductory-level Course
Completion in five weeks
Two to three hours effort per week
Medicine category
Taught in English
Video lectures with transcript
Verified certificate
Offered by the University of Hong Kong

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 11509	yes	HKU Hong Kong

There is no fee payment required to enroll for the Epidemics I online programme. However, candidates who want a verified certificate can purchase it at Rs 11,509.

Epidemics I course fee structure

Course option	Fee
Epidemics I course	Free
Epidemics I course - Certificate experience	Rs 11,509

What you will learn

Knowledge of epidemiology

Epidemics I certification training ensure that the candidates have sufficient knowledge about:

Past, present, and future of epidemics
Zika and Ebola outbreak
Informatics on global health for the next generation
Ecology and evolution of infectious diseases
Risk of influenza virus
Discovery of the novel microbe

Admission Details

Step 1. Go to the official website of edX to find the Epidemics I online course.

Step 2. You can find the “Sign-in” or “Register” tab on the website’s homepage.

Step 3. Enter the required details such as email, name, password, country, username, etc. or use a Microsoft, Apple, Google, or Facebook account to sign up.

Step 4. Now, type the course title in the search bar and click on the course.

Step 5. Click on the “Enroll” tab to register for free, or opt for a verified certificate by paying a fee.

Application Details

Candidates are not required to fill out lengthy forms to participate in the Epidemics I training by edX. Simply create an account or sign in to enrol for the course by using their email address and name. They can use their Microsoft, Apple, Google, or Facebook account as well to sign up on edX.

The Syllabus

Epidemic
Historic transitions and infectious disease epidemics
Why do novel infectious diseases continue to thrive?
Emerging infectious disease, zoonosis, and re-emerging infectious diseases
Factors leading to infectious disease emergence and re-emergence
Estimated economic costs of infectious disease and regions with a higher risk of future infectious disease

Preparing for the next epidemic
Allocating resources among fights against different pathogens
The debate on channelling resources
Vaccines
Towards digital pathogen surveillance: a very bumpy, winding road: Supplementary module
Antimicrobial resistance

Ecology of infectious diseases
Phylogenetic tree
2009 pandemic H1N1 and Swine Influenza
Emerging infectious diseases at the human-animal interface
H7N9 Influenza A virus in China: Emergence
Using phylogenetic trees for studying an infectious disease epidemic
Highly pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza virus emergence in Asia

Is stopping bushmeat the answer?
Ebola in the wider context
How we should use vaccines and experimental treatments
Border controls
Should we enforce lockdowns and centralise care?
Will Ebola become a huge human pandemic?
Will Ebola become airborne?
Global variation in risk of influenza virus emergence: Supplementary module

Discovery of a novel microbe
Identifying the novel virus associated with this infectious pneumonia
Finding the cause of interstitial pneumonia
Is SARS coronavirus really the cause of SARS?
Alert: coronavirus as the cause of emerging infectious diseases!
Supplementary module: Using genetic data at multiple scales to understand constraints on viral evolution
Control of emerging infections depends on control at the source

Instructors

HKU Hong Kong Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of the Epidemics I training by edX?

The Epidemics I online course will take five weeks to complete.

2: Are there any prerequisites for this online course?

No. Anyone interested in the Epidemics I certification syllabus is welcome to join the course.

3: Who are the Epidemics I programme instructors?

All the instructors are trained professionals who are professors at renowned institutions. There are a total of 11 instructors for this edX training programme.

4: Why should I choose the verified certificate?

Apart from enhancing career opportunities, the Epidemics I course certificate also acts as a motivator to complete the course in time.

5: Does edX offer any scholarships for the Epidemics I course?

No, there are no scholarships available for this edX online course.