Advanced Epidemiology I & II
Course Information
This module covers advanced methods for the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of epidemiologic studies. The main focus is on analytical studies that aim to identify risk factors for diseases particularly case-control and cohort studies. Topics include causal inference, study design, methods of handling confounding and identifying effect modification, measurement error and information bias, selection bias, lifestyle and molecular epidemiology, and meta-analysis.
Dates: 15 January – 15 April 2024, every Monday
Time: 6pm – 9pm (SGT)
Venue: MD1 Tahir Foundation Building, National University of Singapore (map)
SSG Course Code: TGS-2019507054
This module covers advanced methods for the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of epidemiologic studies. Students will apply these methods to the interpretation of published research and the design of a new research project. The main focus is on analytical studies that aim to identify risk factors for diseases particularly case-control and cohort studies. Topics include causal inference, study design, methods of handling confounding and identifying effect modification, measurement error and information bias, selection bias, lifestyle and molecular epidemiology, and meta-analysis. Students will be expected to critique research articles and participate in facilitated group discussions.
Dates: 15 January – 15 April 2024
Time: Every Monday, 6pm – 9pm, and occasional Thursdays (7 Mar – 11 Apr 2024) , 2pm – 5pm
Venue: MD1 Tahir Foundation Building, National University of Singapore (map)
SSG Course Code: TGS-2020507471
Note: Monday classes for Advanced Epidemiology I and Advanced Epidemiology II are conducted together. Courses preclude each other i.e. participants are not allowed to enrol in both courses concurrently.
Who Should Attend?
Individuals who are interested to learn more about epidemiology and its applications. Participants should have knowledge of principles of epidemiology, basic epidemiology or basic biostatistics.
Assessment & Certification
This is a SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) approved course. As part of SSG funding requirements, participants have to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment(s)/examination(s).
An electronic certificate will be issued to all participants who complete the course:
- Certificate of Competence – Attain a ‘C’ grade or above and meet a minimum of 75% attendance
- Certificate of Participation – Attain a grade lower than ‘C’ and meet a minimum of 75% attendance
Course Instructor
Assistant Professor Seow Wei Jie
Dr Seow completed her postdoctoral training in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), United States. She has a doctorate in Environmental and Molecular Epidemiology from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Her interests include molecular and environmental epidemiology of chronic diseases.
View her full profile here.
Course Fee
| Subsidy available | Fee payable after subsidy* | |
| International Participant | – | S$8257.68 |
| Singapore Citizen aged 39 years & below / Permanent Resident | SSG Funding | S$2477.30 |
| Singapore Citizen aged 40 years & above | SSG Funding & Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | S$948.10 |
| Singapore Citizen / Permanent Resident Sponsored by SMEs | SSG Funding & Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | S$948.10 |
Remarks:
- All enrolled candidates will also be required to pay a Student Services Fee of S$25.46*.
- Self-Sponsored participants can use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for or offset course fees. SkillsFuture Credit claim has to be submitted to SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) within 60 days before course commencement. SSG will not allow claims to be made after the first day of the course.
- The University reserves the right to review and adjust the course fees and make changes to the programme structure and requirements as necessary and accordingly without prior notice.
*Prices stated above are inclusive of 8% GST.
Application
- Application closes on 05 November 2023
- For course fees and application-related enquiries, please email lifelonglearning@nus.edu.sg.
- For more information on this course, please contact us at sph_cpe@nus.edu.sg.
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