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Bridging Course

Build a solid foundation in philosophy of science, epidemiology and biostatistics – and get ready to start the MSc in Public Health Science. This course prepares you especially for the modules Applied Biostatistics and Advanced Epidemiology, and gives you the tools to confidently understand and assess research findings.

Develop the right skills before starting your master’s degree

You’ll learn how to read and analyse scientific articles, interpret statistical results and understand key concepts in epidemiology and biostatistics. The course equips you to work with quantitative data and helps you keep pace with advanced academic teaching from day one.

Focus on methodology, measurements and research assessment

You will gain insight into:

  • The most commonly used study designs and epidemiological concepts
  • Calculation of basic epidemiological measures
  • Biostatistical concepts and when to use them
  • Critical appraisal of articles, focusing on the risk of bias and confounding

From data to interpretation and evaluation

The course gives you hands-on experience in analysing small datasets and identifying patterns. You’ll learn how to interpret statistical results and understand what they mean in a research context – both in terms of methodology and significance.

Aim and content of the course

The course prepares you for the methodological subjects in the MSc programme by providing knowledge of philosophy of science, epidemiology and biostatistics. You’ll develop basic skills in analysing, understanding and evaluating quantitative research and statistical results in public health science contexts.

Course facts

Part of the programme:
Master's in Public Health Science

Admission requirements:
See the admission requirements here

Examination form:
Written exam, 5 hours
Based on data available prior to the examination

Duration:
Approximately 23 hours for the entire class

Semester: Summer school 2025
ECTS: 7.5
Language: English

See full course description here.

Apply for admission to the course

Application: Apply for admission to the course here
Course code: S 500 038 301 (include in application)
Deadline: 1 August 2025 (response by 1 September)

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