Biostatistics for Global Health

Course designed for professionals who wish to acquire the basic knowledge for the application of the basic principles of biostatistics in the field of global health

This course is carried out in parallel with the Fundamentals of Epidemiology course. Candidates are encouraged to take both courses at the same time. 

This course is accredited by the University of Barcelona.

Coordinator

Sergi Sanz, Head of the Statistics Department, ISGlobal. Associate Professor at the department of Public Health, University of Barcelona.

Assessment

• Practical exercises
• Final exam

Admission requirements:

Candidates must demonstrate an interest in global health and in the use of statistical tools. Students will be provided with a licensed copy of the software STATA version 13. For that reason, they must have their own laptop (Windows, Mac or Linux operating systems) for use in class.

Application

Interested candidates must complete this form. 

*The time and format of sessions are subject to change.