Topics in Epidemiology
Full course description
In this eight-week course, students can choose two topics (out of four) to study in more depth. The topics are specializations within the field or epidemiology or related to epidemiology. In a topic, an expert in the field will introduce students to the topic using lectures, practicals, journal clubs, et cetera. A topic will be offered on three consecutive Fridays. The topics are Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, Clinical Data Science, HTA/Health Economic Evaluation and Clinical Prediction Models.
In 2022/2023 it will be possible to replace one of the topics offered by Maastricht University by the 3-ECTS course 'Introduction to Qualitative Research' offered by Antwerp University (formally course EPI4933).
Furthermore, attention will be given to the professional development of the master students. This will include discussions with senior epidemiologists (willing to reflect on their career), alumni and of contributions by UM Career Services.
Course objectives
Besides these general objectives of the course, the individual topics have more detailed objectives
Knowledge and understanding
Understand the relation between epidemiology and the topics of the selected topics;
Knowledge of and insight into the concepts, principles and practical steps of the topics of the selected topics for research projects;
Applying knowledge and understanding
- ability to apply the knowledge and understanding of the selected topics to scientific research;
- ability to perform simple analyses and interpret the results of research in the domain of the selected topics;
- ability to explain the importance of self-awareness in making study and career choices;
Making judgments
- is able to critically judge the methodological quality of research in the selected topics;
- is able to explain the importance of self-awareness in making study and career choices;
Communication
- ability to communicate with experts and non-experts on the selected topics;
- talk to others about their own professional interests, qualities and needs;
Learning skills
- identify and discuss useful online and offline networking practices for exploring and identifying career opportunities;
- find and use vacancy websites effectively
Recommended reading
The literature is topic-specific