Applied Epidemiology University of Peradeniya

Overview

The Applied Epidemiology MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniya will provide students with an understanding of epidemiological concepts with training in essential methodological skills required to conduct epidemiological studies in human and animal populations.

Students at Applied Epidemiology offered at University of Peradeniya will be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts in the discipline of epidemiology;

• apply epidemiological principles to surveillance and disease control within animal and human populations;

• communicate effectively with researchers from different disciplinary backgrounds;

• select an appropriate study design when confronted with an epidemiological investigation;

• question and develop a detailed study protocol capable of answering a given research question;

• analyse and interpret epidemiological data derived from cross-sectional, case-control and follow-up studies ;

• propose appropriate solutions and mitigatory measures to control epidemic conditions