Epidemiology is the study of the causes and distribution of disease and disability in human populations. It addresses issues such as who is at risk of developing diabetes, the usefulness of a diagnostic or screening test for breast cancer, the effectiveness of drugs for lowering blood pressure, the harmful effects of smoking, the causes of cancer, future projections of the AIDS epidemic, and many other health issues facing society today. The subject is underpinned by clinical science and by analyses of statistical information on patterns of behaviour and occurrence of disease in populations.
Biostatistics (or medical statistics) is the study of statistical information on human health, so epidemiology and biostatistics go hand in hand; both are core disciplines for research and practice of
public and population health.
The Section of Epidemiology and Biostatistics conducts research in many areas including heart disease, injury, diabetes, diet, and contributes extensively to postgraduate programmes in
public health.
Courses are offered at the School of Population Health and may be included in a
public health programme. Courses are available in a
Flexible learning format.
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