Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Research Methods

Course Code:

CEB 7101

Course Credit Units:

4

Semester:

Semester 1

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Graduate Level

Academic Programs:

Masters of Dentistry(Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

College:

College of Health Sciences

School:

School of Health Sciences

Department:

Dentistry

Course Discipline:

Biology

Course Description & Objectives:

In this course, the students will learn the principles and methods of epidemiology and biostatistics. They will also acquire knowledge and skills that will enable them to design, conduct and disseminate health research. Objectives:

Equip students with the basic knowledge about the principles and methods of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Research
Equip the students with skills of application of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Research methods to health
Equip the students with skills of research proposal development and scientific writing.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course the student should be able to:

Describe and apply principles and methods of epidemiology.
Describe and apply principles and methods of biostatistics.
Design a research proposal according to Makerere University guidelines.