Objectives

Understand health and disease patterns in populations and design disease prevention and control strategies.

Conduct rigorous epidemiological research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of public health.

Manage public health programs and projects and evaluate health policies and programs.

Work in multidisciplinary teams to achieve effective solutions to population health problems.

Content

Methodology

Con nuestra metodología de aprendizaje online, el alumno comienza su andadura con nosotros a través de un campus virtual diseñado exclusivamente para desarrollar el itinerario formativo con el objetivo de mejorar su perfil profesional. Las horas de teleformación realizadas en el Campus Virtual se complementan con el trabajo autónomo del alumno, la comunicación con el docente, las actividades y lecturas complementarias y la labor de investigación. El Proyecto Fin de Máster se realiza tras finalizar el contenido teórico-práctico en el Campus que será calificado con una puntuación entre 0-6 puntos. Finalmente tendrán que realizar un examen oficial de forma presencial en español de cada una de las asignaturas del máster, pudiendo realizarse en la sedes de Madrid o Bogotá o en cualquiera de las sedes de la Cámara de Comercio con la que la Universidad tiene un convenio para la realización de las evaluaciones presenciales. Actualmente estos exámenes se están realizando de forma online excepcionalmente por la situación de Covid.

What does it prepare you for?

This Official University Master's Degree in Epidemiology and Public Health prepares you to play a key role in the prevention and control of diseases in populations. Through this master's degree, you will acquire knowledge and skills in various areas related to the preservation of community health, as well as the preparation of epidemiological reports, prevention strategies and health education.

Who is it aimed at?

This Official Master's Degree in Epidemiology and Public Health is aimed at health professionals, researchers, teachers and other professionals interested in acquiring knowledge and skills in epidemiology and public health. It is also aimed at those seeking a career in the management of public health programs and policies, as well as in health research.

Career opportunities

The professional opportunities of this Official Master's Degree in Epidemiology and Public Health are very varied and in demand. Some professional opportunities include epidemiologist, researcher, public health program manager and consultant. In addition, it is an interesting training for those health or non-health professionals who wish to deepen their knowledge of community health.