Programme details | |
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Degree: | Master (Master) |
Disciplines: |
Data Science & Big Data
Biomedicine |
Duration: | 24 months |
ECTS points: | 120 |
Study modes: | full-time |
Delivery modes: | on-campus |
University website: | Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science |
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Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science is a master's programme with a unique combination of epidemiological methodology and very large data analysis. The programme aims at educating new researchers to serve the public health.
EBDS is very research-oriented with the goal of training future researchers in the field. An important part of the multidisciplinary programme is the development of and training in statistical and biostatistical approach for medical research. The programme is much more involved in epidemiological methodology and in very large data analysis when compared to similar programmes.
The ability to collect, manage and analyse data from different sources and translate the research into solutions for public health needs is going to be very useful in the future and will lead to many exciting and varied career opportunities, both in academia and in the public and private sectors.
Occupational profiles of the graduates: Community Health Worker, Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Field Investigator, Health Department Administrator, Health Education Specialist, Health Services Manager, Data Scientist, Minority Health Administrator, Research Coordinator.
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