Master in Epidemiology and Public Health
VIU - Universidad Internacional de Valencia
Key Information
Campus location
Valencia, Spain
Languages
Spanish
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
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Today's society requires innovative responses adapted to the needs and expectations of populations in full global transition. Given this, the employment situation requires very well trained professionals in data analysis methods in health and with a global understanding of health systems.
Definition of the Master in Epidemiology and Public Health
The Master in Epidemiology and Public Health provides skills, knowledge and skills specific to the research activity that find their institutional support in national organizations such as CIBERESP. This program prioritizes a training of excellence in the scientific method, epidemiological and scientific research focused specifically on the field of health.
What makes this Master in Epidemiology and Public Health unique?
- Addresses communication in emergency situations and non-specialized public.
- Training in three methodologies: scientific, epidemiological and scientific research.
- Ethical, deontological aspects and legal implications of the profession.
- Development of an Epidemiology and Public Health Program.
- Analysis of real cases.
- Cloister formed by doctors and active professionals
Admissions
Curriculum
A classic program consists of 60 ECTS
Block I: Public Health
- Health, public and community health
- Health promotion and health education
- Health and Quality Surveillance
- Environment and Public Health. Environmental risks
- Health planning, evaluation and management
- Communication, Communication Technologies and Ethical and Legal Aspects in Healthcare Environments
Block II: Epidemiology
- Epidemiological method, advanced designs and health demographics
- Epidemiological Research Methodology
Block III: Final Master's Thesis
- Master's Final Project
Training complements
- Introduction and basic concepts in health and public health
- Basic epidemiology
- Basic statistics
Scholarships and Funding
Economic conditions
At VIU we believe in your desire to grow, we know that you are capable of creating the change you want and we want to help you achieve your goals.
Like you, we are professionals who work to improve people's health through more holistic, interdisciplinary healthcare committed to the humanization of care. That is why we want to support your desire to grow and evolve your environment, helping you to be part of VIU with the following support and financial aid.
Study aid
- 80% in file opening until 06/09/2023
- 12% discount on teaching until 06/09/2023
Discount by payment method
- Additional 10% for cash payment
Career Opportunities
Professional outings
List of all possible professional opportunities:
- Health managers.
- Investigators
- Health technicians.
- Technicians in occupational risk prevention.
- Information analysts.
- University teachers.
- Professionals in the method of data analysis in health and health systems.
- Professionals in the method of health systems management and, promotion / prevention of health processes.