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Biostatistics

  • Number of credits 5 credits
  • Level Master’s level
  • Starting Autumn Term 2024

About the course

The course focuses on giving an understanding to the statistical reasoning within scientific methodology and the analyses of data. To start with, the role that statistical methodology has within scientific methodology will be described and discussed. In the course, it is discussed different structures of data, among them quantitative and qualitative data. Descriptive statistics is introduced in the course through use of tables, figures and statistical measurements. The concept of statistical inference is introduced with emphasis on confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Statistical inference is applied through statistical analysis methods for comparisons of groups and for exploration of dependencies between variables where both parametric and non-parametric methods are brought up. The course in concluded with a description of linear regression as method for analyses. During a literature seminar are research articles related to public health discussed with a focus on the statistical method. Throughout the course, the theoretical parts will be illustrated by practical computer exercises where statistical software are used.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student is expected to i) have knowledge about relevant statistical terminology and the role of statistics as a scientific method, ii) recognize different structures of data and be able to summarize data in tables, graphs and measures, iii) understand basic statistical concepts about probability and inference with emphasis on hypothesis testing and confidence intervals, iv) be able to perform and interpret the result of appropriate statistical analyses concerning comparisons of groups, relationship between variables and linear regression, v) understand the content of basic statistical methodology in scientific epidemiological articles.

Teaching is conducted through lectures, seminars and computer exercises where statistical software is used. All teaching is in English.

Application and eligibility

Biostatistics, 5 credits

Visa tillfällen för föregående termin Autumn Term 2024 Det finns inga senare terminer för kursen

The information below is only for exchange students

Starts

14 October 2024

Ends

3 November 2024

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

For non-programme students applying as freestanding course students, the requirements are 120 ECTS, of which a minimum of 30 ECTS are within one of the following: health sciences, health care, environmental health or social sciences.
English proficiency equivalent to English B/6 from Swedish Upper secondary education. Basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency is also required if the course is taught in Swedish.

Selection

Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the department's own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the department's own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.

Application code

UMU-A3001

Application

This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive. Notification of admission will be sent in end of May.

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Course is given by
Epidemiology and Global Health
Contactperson for the course is:
Eva Selin