Professional/Short course Quantitative Health Research

This module is relevant for the MSc Public Health and MSc Environmental Health students.

The 15 credit Quantitative Health Research module provides an introduction and critical examination of quantitative approaches to health research, with particular focus on epidemiology and population-based public health research.

This level 7 (Masters level) module explores the key features of epidemiological investigation, examines key terminology, ideas and concepts concerning quantitative methodology, and teaches quantitative methods and skills for undertaking primary research and for interpreting published epidemiological research.

Additionally, the module examines how epidemiological knowledge and skills are useful for a wide spectrum of professionals whose work impacts population health.

After successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Understand the historical basis for epidemiology in public health.
• Critically analyse the strengths, limitations and issues to consider with different types of epidemiological studies.
• Assess the sources of evidence routinely used as a basis for health policy and practice, including strengths and limitations.
• Interpret and apply the results of basic statistical analyses, particularly inferential statistics.
• Use appropriate tools to critically appraise the evidence used in public health.
• Understand how evidence is used in the policy process.

Careers / Further study

This module contributes towards the MSc Environmental Health and the MSc Public Health.