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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

Offered by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health is a 6-week online certification course. The course discusses public health issues like cardiovascular and infectious diseases with epidemiology. The Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health certification by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is delivered via Coursera and requires seven hours to complete. This online certification course will be taught by subject-matter experts through video lectures, case studies and graded assignments.

The Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health certification syllabus covers various important topics equipping students with every aspect of epidemiology. Students will also get access to practice exercises to assess their learning. Participants can complete the Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health online course at their own pace and earn an e-certificate on completion. Get more details about this online certification course below.

The Highlights

6 weeks online course
7 hours of total learning
Flexible deadlines
Certificate of completion

Programme Offerings

6 weeks of online learning
Reading Materials
videos
Graded Assignments
assessments
Self-paced learning
Certification

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2250	yes	CourseraUNC-Chapel Hill

In order to pursue the course, participants will have to pay the Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health certification fee of Rs 2,250. They can also choose and pursue the course for free with no certificate.

Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health certification fee structure

Description	Amount
Total Fee	Rs 2,250

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Upon successful completion of the Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health training programme from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill via Coursera, students will receive an e-certificate that they can share on their LinkedIn pages, or resumes, CVs, or other documents.

What you will learn

Knowledge of epidemiology

The Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health certification by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill via Coursera provides participants with the study of the history of epidemiology. They will also be able to:

Understand epidemiology research and public health issues like cardiovascular and infectious diseases at both the local and global levels.
Apply the knowledge learned to current public health issues.
Become familiar with the epidemiology practice as it relates to real-life while making for a better appreciation of public health programs and policies.
Learn about the pioneers of epidemiology, measures of disease frequency, and study designs such as experimental, cohort, case-control, cross-sectional, and ecologic.

Who it is for

Health InspectorHealth OfficerEpidemiologist

The Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health online course is open to all learners who wish to learn about epidemiology and become epidemiologists, health officers, health inspectors, and health professionals.

Admission Details

Candidates willing to enrol in Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health certification course are required to follow the steps included in the admission process.

Step 1: Visit the official website - https://www.coursera.org/learn/epidemiology

Step 2: Register or sign in using a Google account

Step 3: Choose the option (Purchase Course or Full Course, No Certificate)

Step 4: Start learning

The Syllabus

Videos

Welcome
Introduction and History of Epidemiology
Pioneers of Epidemiology (History continued)
Examples of Research Areas Using Epidemiology
Definitions
Person, Place, Time and Population Perspective

Practice Exercise

Module 1 Quiz

Videos

Introduction to Measures of Disease Frequency
Prevalent vs Incident Cases
Prevalence
Risks
Rates
Odds

Reading

Additional Resources

Practice Exercise

Module 2 Quiz

Videos

Experimental Study Design Part 1
Experimental Study Design Part 2
Experimental Study Design Part 3
Cohort Study Design
Case Control Study Design
Cross-Sectional Studies
Ecologic Studies

Reading

Additional Resources

Practice Exercise

Module 3 Quiz

Videos

Measures of Association
Odds Ratio
Interpreting Measures of Association
Confidence Intervals
Confidence Interval Example

Reading

Additional Resources

Practice Exercise

Module 4 Quiz

Videos

Introduction to Causality
Bradford Hill Criteria

Reading

Additional Resources

Practice Exercise

Module 5 Quiz

Video

Conclusion

Instructors

UNC-Chapel Hill Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Are there any prerequisites for this online certification course?

The course is designed for health graduates and professionals.

2: What is the total duration of the Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health training programme?

The Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health training programme lasts six weeks.

3: Who are the course instructors?

Dr Karin Yeatts, Clinical Associate Professor, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Dr Lorraine Alexander, Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Distance Learning (North Carolina Institute for Public Health) are the course instructors.

4: How can I attend the Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health classes?

The Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health classes include video lectures, reading materials, quizzes, and graded assignments.

5: How can I apply for this online certification course?

You need to visit the official website and register yourself. Post that, you have to choose the option (Purchase Course or Full Course, No Certification) to begin your learning.