Entry requirements

University degree, minimum of 180 credits, in medicine, nursing, nutrition or another area relevant to international health. All applicants need to verify English language proficiency. This is normally attested by means of an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS. Course in Research Methods in Global Health at Uppsala University or equivalent basic knowledge in epidemiology and biostatistics.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course students are expected to be able to:



• Independently and critically read research reports on cluster-sampled surveys and population-based cluster-randomised controlled trials using established guidelines.
• Describe the methodological and static genomic principles in order to adequately account for clustering in analysis of data from cluster-sampled (cross-sectional) studies, and of data from population-based cluster-randomised trials, and be able to interpret the results of such analyses.

Content

The following topics will be covered:

• An overview of design and specific analytical problems in cluster-sampled surveys and population-based cluster-randomised trials.
• An introduction to relevant statistical methodology and software for analysis of such data.
• Workshop including demonstrations of analytical approaches to data from cluster-sampled surveys and cluster-randomised trials.
• Individual assignment to critically review published research reports of cluster-randomised trials.

Instruction

The course consists of lectures, computer lab exercises, seminars and assignments. Seminars cover critical reading of published research reports in the field. Sessions are interactive. Students are encouraged to draw on their own experiences and contribute with their own experiences and perspectives.

Assessment

The assessment is based on:

• A written and orally presented critical review of a published research report of a cluster-randomised trial.

All examinations are in English.