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Epidemiology Courses

Epidemiology courses can help you learn disease transmission, outbreak investigation, statistical analysis, and public health principles. You can build skills in data collection, critical thinking, and interpreting health trends. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software, geographic information systems (GIS), and modeling techniques that are essential for analyzing health data and making informed decisions in public health initiatives.


Popular Epidemiology Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Learning Theory

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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    Global Health Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Gerontology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Systems, Health Care, Governance, Long Term Care, Chronic Diseases, Demography

    4.7
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    291 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Public Health, International Relations, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Political Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intellectual Property

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    495 reviews

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    University of Michigan

    Social Determinants of Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Exercise Science, Surgery, Health Policy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Revisão Sistemática e Meta-análise

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Data Collection, Research, Research Design, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Clinical Research, Quantitative Research, Peer Review, Statistical Methods, Data Quality, Report Writing, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research, Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Hypothesis Testing in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Scientific Methods, Quantitative Research, Public Health

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    649 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Public Health, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Demography, Environmental Issue, Traffic Flow Optimization, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Engineering

    4.8
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    170 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Diagnostic Tests, Intensive Care Medicine, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Radiology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    360 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Patient Education And Counseling, Behavioral Health, Health Technology, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Project Management, Program Evaluation

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    36 reviews

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    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Emergency Response, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology, Pathology

    4.2
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    222 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Case Management, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Health Systems, Rapport Building, Medical History Documentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diagnostic Tests

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    701 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular epidemiology courses

  • Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Global Health Policy: The University of Tokyo
  • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
  • Social Determinants of Health : University of Michigan
  • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
  • Revisão Sistemática e Meta-análise: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Hypothesis Testing in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
  • Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions: University of Copenhagen
  • Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour: Universiteit Leiden

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