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Epidemiology Courses

Epidemiology courses can help you learn disease transmission, outbreak investigation, statistical analysis, and public health principles. You can build skills in data collection, critical thinking, and interpreting health trends. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software, geographic information systems (GIS), and modeling techniques that are essential for analyzing health data and making informed decisions in public health initiatives.


Popular Epidemiology Courses and Certifications


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    The University of Hong Kong

    Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Emergency Response, Research, Immunology, Microbiology, Risk Analysis, Media and Communications

    4.9
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    233 reviews

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    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Sanitation, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Data Collection

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    364 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Tokyo

    Global Health Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Gerontology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Systems, Health Care, Governance, Long Term Care, Chronic Diseases, Demography

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Hypothesis Testing in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Scientific Methods, Quantitative Research, Public Health

    4.8
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    649 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Primary Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient-centered Care, Behavioral Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Community Health, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Safety and Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Stories of Infection

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Patient-centered Care, Microbiology, Pathology, Infection Control, Immunology, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Health Assessment, Policy Development

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Florida

    COVID-19 - A clinical update

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Critical Care, Public Health, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Socioeconomics, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Personal protective equipment, Laboratory Testing, Clinical Assessment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    344 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Public Health, International Relations, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Political Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intellectual Property

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    How Vaccines Work

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Climate Change Programs, Health Disparities, Clinical Trials, New Product Development, Manufacturing Processes

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    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Health Disparities, Health Education, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Community Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    426 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular epidemiology courses

  • Epidemics: The University of Hong Kong
  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
  • Global Health Policy: The University of Tokyo
  • Hypothesis Testing in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
  • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Stories of Infection: Stanford University
  • Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice: University of Michigan
  • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
  • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
  • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London

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