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Programme code | 8BRMS006T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Penny Whiting
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Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
School/department | Bristol Medical School |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full or Part Time |
Programme length |
1 years (full time)
2 years (part time) |
This programme aims to develop the student’s knowledge, skills and understanding of epidemiology. Students will be given a thorough grounding in the study designs and statistical analysis techniques that underpin epidemiological research in public health, clinical research, and health care evaluation. This programme has the following major educational aims:
(1) To provide an education of the highest quality that is research-led and focussed on the needs and expectation of students interested in the field of epidemiology;
(2) To develop the students’ interest in epidemiology and equip students with enhanced knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of current approaches and research.
The programme will provide a firm theoretical grounding in the principles and practice across the topic areas of epidemiology and statistics, including observational studies, randomised controlled trials and evidence synthesis, infectious disease epidemiology and control, non-communicable disease epidemiology, and epidemiological analysis of molecular (’omics) data. The programme additionally aims to introduce the statistical package STATA for data handling, manipulation, and analysis.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Lectures, practicals, exercises, seminars, data interpretation, group work, library study, discussions with tutor |
Methods of Assessment | |
Formative assessment through data interpretation exercise, group work, presentations, quizzes, progress tests (MCQs and short answer questions), critical appraisal exercises Summative assessment through coursework, data interpretation exercise, exams (MCQ, short answer questions), dissertation |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Lectures, practicals, exercises, seminars, data interpretation, group work, library study, discussions with tutor |
Methods of Assessment | |
Formative assessment through data interpretation exercise, group work, presentations, quizzes, progress tests (MCQs and short answer questions), critical appraisal exercises Summative assessment through coursework, data interpretation exercise, exams (MCQ, short answer questions), dissertation |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Lectures, practicals, exercises, seminars, data interpretation, group work, library study, discussions with tutor. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Formative assessment through data interpretation exercise, group work, presentations, quizzes, progress tests (MCQs and short answer questions), critical appraisal exercises Summative assessment through coursework, data interpretation exercise, exams (MCQ, short answer questions), dissertation |
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
Students are expected to successfully complete a total of 60 credits. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
Students are expected to successfully complete all of the taught modules gaining a total of 120 credits. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
Students are required to successfully complete all the taught modules (120 credits) and carry out and present in the form of a written dissertation and oral or poster presentation (60 credits) a research project in a topic relevant to epidemiology. |
The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
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Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology | BRMSM0012 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Introduction to Epidemiology and Statistics | BRMSM0001 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Advanced Epidemiology | BRMSM0015 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Statistics for Epidemiology | BRMSM0032 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Study Design | BRMSM0014 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Dissertation | BRMSM0017 | 60 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Clinical epidemiology and evidence-based medicine | BRMSM0011 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Select 10 credit points from: | ||||
Molecular Epidemiology for Non-Communicable Diseases | BRMSM0013 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Health protection: infectious disease epidemiology and control | BRMSM0003 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
180 |
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Introduction to Epidemiology and Statistics | BRMSM0001 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Clinical epidemiology and evidence-based medicine | BRMSM0011 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Statistics for Epidemiology | BRMSM0032 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Advanced Epidemiology | BRMSM0015 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
90 |
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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