Medical Sciences - University of the West Indies
Medical Sciences - University of the West Indies
Medical Sciences - University of the West Indies
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Programme Coordinator: Dr. Christine Powell<br />
MSc Epidemiology<br />
Programme Objectives:<br />
Graduates <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> MSc program are expected to:<br />
Have knowledge <strong>of</strong> epidemiological concepts, principles,<br />
methods, sources <strong>of</strong> data and relevant ethical<br />
issues; be able to work with and interpret existing<br />
data.<br />
Describe trends and patterns <strong>of</strong> disease incidence,<br />
prevalence, burden <strong>of</strong> major diseases (both new and<br />
emerging) and factors affecting health status; indicate<br />
major etiologic and prognostic factors for <strong>the</strong><br />
same.<br />
Read, understand and evaluate <strong>the</strong> scientific literature<br />
relevant to epidemiology.<br />
Understand <strong>the</strong> strengths and weaknesses <strong>of</strong> major<br />
methodological and analytical techniques used in<br />
epidemiology.<br />
Develop testable hypo<strong>the</strong>ses, set out relevant research<br />
questions, design and develop a feasible research<br />
proposal.<br />
Apply epidemiological concepts, principles, methods<br />
and analytical techniques in research studies.<br />
Exhibit practical skills, including subject selection,<br />
data collection, study logistics; construct a data set;<br />
analyse a data set using existing statistical s<strong>of</strong>tware.<br />
Prepare a paper for presentation or publication.<br />
Appreciate <strong>the</strong> policy implications <strong>of</strong> epidemiologic<br />
research.<br />
Contribute to health service delivery policy develop-<br />
ment<br />
Entry Requirements:<br />
Candidates should be graduates in medicine, dentistry,<br />
veterinary medicine, o<strong>the</strong>r health sciences, or<br />
social sciences. The undergraduate record should<br />
be distinguished and an aptitude for <strong>the</strong> study <strong>of</strong><br />
a quantitative discipline should be demonstrated.<br />
Candidates are expected to meet any and all o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
all matriculation requirements <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>Indies</strong>.<br />
Assessment and selection will be via review <strong>of</strong> curriculum<br />
vitae and interview.<br />
Duration <strong>of</strong> programme:<br />
Full time for 12 months starting in September<br />
Programme Structure: Award <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> MSc Epidemiol-<br />
ogy requires a minimum <strong>of</strong> 40 credit hours (inclusive<br />
<strong>of</strong> core courses and options) and a satisfactory project<br />
report.<br />
GRADUATE STUDENTS INFORMATION GUIDE 2011/2012 91<br />
FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
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