Epidemiology Courses

Measuring Disease in Epidemiology

749 ratings at Coursera

Explore fundamental epidemiological tools for measuring disease frequency, quantifying associations, evaluating prevention strategies, and assessing diagnostic tests and screening programs.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Study Designs in Epidemiology

591 ratings at Coursera

Explore key epidemiological study designs, from cross-sectional to randomized controlled trials. Develop skills to choose optimal designs for research questions, considering time and resources available.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Validity and Bias in Epidemiology

239 ratings at Coursera

Explore validity, bias, confounding, and effect modification in epidemiological research. Learn to identify, prevent, and control these factors for accurate study results and causal inference.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Utrecht University

Clinical Epidemiology

352 ratings at Coursera

Learn principles of clinical epidemiology through real-world medical problems. Explore diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and etiology themes. Develop research skills via expert lectures, peer interaction, and assignments.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

26 reviews

Explore the distribution and determinants of diseases in populations, applying epidemiological concepts to real-world public health issues like cardiovascular and infectious diseases, both locally and globally.

• Coursera
• 6-7 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Contagion - Exploring Modern Epidemics: Big Data in Epidemiology - Part 3

Experts discuss using big data to understand and predict modern epidemics, exploring innovative approaches in medical intelligence, evolutionary biology, and genetics for improved disease management and public health.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Epidemiology Counts: On Causes, Consequences, and Healthy Populations

Explore the impact of epidemiological thinking on population health with Dean Sandro Galea. Learn how our approach to health causes affects our success in promoting well-being and creating healthier societies.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stanford Seminar - Computational Epidemiology: The Role of Big Data and Pervasive Informatics

Explore computational epidemiology, from historical outbreaks to modern big data approaches. Learn about networked models, synthetic contact networks, and real-time epidemic science applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

COVID-19: Immunology, vaccines and epidemiology

11 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore immunology, vaccines, and epidemiology of COVID-19. Learn about antibody protection, viral infections, and vaccine development strategies. Includes interactive ELISA assay and analysis of UK population data.

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Epidemiology & Biostatistics – USMLE Prep Videos

5 reviews

Comprehensive video series covering key concepts in epidemiology and biostatistics, including study designs, statistical analysis, risk assessment, and screening tests for USMLE preparation.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Microcredential

Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

1 review

Learn essential epidemiologic tools, data analysis, surveillance systems, and outbreak investigation techniques to enhance public health practice and make a meaningful impact on population health.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention

179 ratings at Coursera

This course is all about infectious diseases. We’ve selected four disease areas — HIV, Malaria, Emerging Infectious Diseases (Ebola and Zika), and TB — and we will go through each in turn.

• Coursera
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Genetic Epidemiology Foundations

44 ratings at Coursera

Explore genetic epidemiology foundations, from historical perspectives to modern analysis techniques. Learn population genetics, quality control, and association studies for complex traits.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Halting the Spread of COVID-19 - Network Epidemiology and Containment Measures

Network epidemiology insights on COVID-19 spread, discussing contagion across scales, co-infections' impact, and evidence supporting containment measures. Explores complexities of pandemic modeling and intervention strategies.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Monkeypox: Epidemiology, preparedness and response for African outbreak contexts

Comprehensive overview of monkeypox epidemiology, clinical aspects, and outbreak management for health professionals in African contexts. Covers transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.

• OpenWHO
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate