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.