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Postgraduate Certificate in Statistics and Epidemiology

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The Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Statistics and Epidemiology is open to Oxford staff only and is aimed at those with an interest in statistics and epidemiology who don’t have a formal qualification at this level. The course will comprise the Principles of Statistics and Principles of Epidemiology modules of the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology. 

Course structure

PGCert students will be asked to attend all lectures and tutorials for two of the MSc modules: Principles of Statistics and Principles of Epidemiology. The PGCert students will also be welcome to attend any optional drop-in clinics, consolidation sessions, Richard Doll Seminars and workshops.

Michaelmas Term

This term will have a higher proportion of teaching – a typical week’s teaching in this term will be nine hours of lectures practicals, and tutorials. In addition, students will be expected to study independently for around four hours a week.

Hilary Term

Teaching of the two modules will continue in Hilary term, but at a reduced proportion – a typical week’s teaching in this term will be approximately five hours of lectures and practicals, and tutorials. In addition, students will be expected to study independently for around four hours a week.

Trinity Term

Students will need to attend their examinations in this term.

Assessments

Formative Assessments

Students will complete three formative assessments – a short data analysis and epidemiology report in mid-November, a mock data analysis and epidemiology report to be submitted at the end of December and a mock examination in epidemiology in Michaelmas term. The formative assessments provide the opportunity for students to practice for the summative assessments of the course.

Summative Assessments

Students will submit a data analysis and epidemiology report (35%) in Hilary term, and will be examined on Principles of Statistics (33%) and Principles of Epidemiology (32%) at the beginning of Trinity term.
Undertaking this MSc has provided me with a comprehensive grounding in the principles of epidemiology and statistics to complement my clinical medical training. It has been inspiring to learn from leaders in population health and gain insight into the possibilities that lie ahead from the excellent array of masterclass speakers.

Fees

There are two elements that you should be aware of when calculating the cost of your studies: the course fees and living costs. Course fees cover academic services and facilities provided to support your studies. They do not cover your accommodation or other living costs.

Full details of fees can be found by visiting the University fees and funding website.

How to apply

For more information on how to apply, please see the University Graduate Admissions page. For queries about the course please email graduate.studies.enquiries@ndph.ox.ac.uk