The Postgraduate College

Public Health / Epidemiology and Medical Statistics

Overview

Degree awarded:

M.P.H in Field Epidemiology Practice (MPHFEP)

M.P.H in Laboratory Epidemiology Practice (MPHLEP)

M.P.H in Medical Demography

M.P.H in Veterinary Epidemiology Practice (MPHVEP)

M.P.H. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

M.P.H. in Field Epidemiology

M.P.H. in Monitoring & Evaluation

M.Phil

M.Phil/Ph.D

M.Sc

M.Sc Biostatistics

M.Sc Clinical Epidemiology

M.Sc Epidemiology

Ph.D

Programmes:

Master of Science in Epidemiology

Master of Public Health (M.P.H) in Medical Demography

Master of Public Health in Field Epidemiology

Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology

Master of Science in Biostatistics

Master of Public Health (M.P.H) in Field Epidemiology Practice

Master of Public Health (M.P.H) in Laboratory Epidemiology Practice

Master of Public Health (M.P.H) in Veterinary Epidemiology Practice

Master of Public Health in Veterinary Epidemiology Practice

Master of Public Health in Field Epidemiology Practice

Master of Public Health in Medical Demography

Master of Public Health in Laboratory Epidemiology Practice

Field of interest:

Biostatistics

Clinical Epidemiology

Disease Outbreak and Epidemic Response

Epidemiology

Epidemiology and Medical Statistics

Laboratory Epidemiology

Medical Epidemiology

Medical Statistics (Biostatistics)

Not Applicable

Veterinary Epidemiology

Entry requirements:

General Regulations Governing Admission to Higher Degree Programmes

Candidates for admission to higher degree programmes shall normally be graduates of the University of Ibadan or other Universities/Institutions recognised by the Senate. Admission shall be made by the Postgraduate College on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee.
Candidates without any previous higher degrees in the relevant discipline may be admitted only to either the Degree of Master or the Professional Degree of Master.
Candidates with recognised “Research Higher” Degree in the relevant discipline may be admitted to the M.Phil or Ph.D. degree programmes as appropriate, on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee.
A candidate admitted to the degree of Master of University of Ibadan who obtained a weighted average mark of 55.0 – 59.9%, or a CGPA of between 4.0 and 4.9 may be offered provisional admission to the M.Phil./Ph.D programmes. Such candidates shall be assessed within three semesters of full time and four semesters of part time registration for the M.Phil/Ph.D to Ph.D conversion. This shall also apply to students who graduated from other universities

SPECIAL WAIVER FOR MATURED APPLICANTS

All University of Ibadan graduates should be admitted to Postgraduate programme with the ordinary level criteria existing at the time their first admission. Candidate who did not fulfill the requirements as at the time of their admission are not eligible for consideration.
Special consideration may be given to candidates, who obtained their first degree not less than 20 years from the time of seeking admission to any postgraduate programmes. Such candidates must have been found to possess special skills or abilities and professionally or academically engaged during the period of 20 years.

How to apply:

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Our Epidemiology and Medical Statistics program focuses on studying patterns and causes of diseases, health conditions, and public health issues within populations. It involves collecting and analyzing data to identify risk factors, understand disease distribution, and evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare interventions. Here is a course overview for our Epidemiology and Medical Statistics programme:

Introduction to Epidemiology:

This course provides an overview of the principles and methods of epidemiology. Students learn about study designs, data collection methods, measures of disease frequency and association, and basic epidemiological concepts.

Biostatistics:

Students learn statistical methods used in epidemiological research. They study concepts such as probability, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression analysis, and survival analysis. The course emphasizes the application of statistical methods in medical and public health research.

Study Design and Data Collection:

This course focuses on the design and implementation of epidemiological studies. Students learn about different study designs, sampling techniques, and data collection methods, including surveys, case-control studies, cohort studies, and randomized controlled trials.

Infectious Disease Epidemiology:

Students study the epidemiology of infectious diseases, including their transmission, outbreak investigation, and control measures. Topics covered may include epidemiology of viral, bacterial, and parasitic diseases, vaccination strategies, and the role of public health agencies in managing infectious disease outbreaks.

Chronic Disease Epidemiology:

This course explores the epidemiology of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and respiratory diseases. Students learn about risk factors, disease progression, prevention strategies, and the role of lifestyle, genetics, and environmental factors in chronic disease development.

Environmental Epidemiology:

Students examine the impact of environmental exposures on human health. They learn about the assessment of environmental hazards, exposure assessment methods, and the study of environmental risk factors for diseases such as air pollution, water contamination, and occupational exposures.

Epidemiological Data Analysis:

Students gain skills in analyzing and interpreting epidemiological data. They learn advanced statistical techniques, data management, and use statistical software for data analysis. The course focuses on applying statistical methods to real-world epidemiological data sets.

Epidemiology and Public Health Policy:

This course explores the role of epidemiology in shaping public health policies and interventions. Students learn about evidence-based decision-making, health policy evaluation, and the translation of epidemiological research into public health practice.

Clinical Epidemiology:

Students study the application of epidemiological methods in clinical research and healthcare settings. They learn about diagnostic tests, clinical trials, risk prediction models, and the interpretation of epidemiological evidence for clinical decision-making.

Medical Statistics in Research:

This course focuses on the application of statistical methods in medical research. Students learn about sample size calculation, data interpretation, statistical modeling, and the use of statistical software for analyzing medical research data.

Few/Some of the Course Content

PVM 715	Veterinary Epidemiology
PVM 711	Veterinary Epi zootiology
VPH 713	Veterinary Public Health/Control of Major Zoonotic Disease
EMS 766	Research Methodology
EMS 763	Laboratory Management Policy and System
EMS 761	Preventive Effectiveness
EMS 762	Laboratory Accreditation and Quality Assurance/Total Quality Management
EMS 760	Advanced Epidemiology
EMS 759	Epidemiology of Priority Diseases and Injuries
EMS 757	Management and Leadership
EMS 758	Teaching and Mentoring
EMS 756	Communication in Public Health
EMS 751	Basic Epidemiology
EMS 752	Biostatistics
EMS 753	Computer Application in Public Health
EMS 754	Public Health Surveillance
EMS 755	Fundamentals of Laboratory Methods
EMS 756	Communication in Public Health
EMS 757	Management and Leadership
EMS 758	Teaching and Mentoring
EMS 759	Epidemiology of Priority Diseases and Injuries

Entry Requirement

General Admission Requirements for Higher Degree

The basic qualification for admission to all Postgraduate Courses and Programmes is a first degree of the University of Ibadan or degree/Higher National Diploma of other recognized Institutions in the relevant discipline. Where qualifications are not strictly in the area of admission, remedial courses, which may lead to additional periods of studentship, may be prescribed.
In addition to individual Departmental requirements, applicants must satisfy the ‘O’ Level first degree matriculation requirements of the University of Ibadan i.e five ‘O’Level credit passes at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ level credits at TWO sittings including English Language and subject areas for ALL disciplines and Mathematics for ALL Science-based disciplines, Educational Management and Economics and at least a pass in Mathematics for other Social Science Courses OR Holder of NCE must have credit passes in WASC or credit or merit passes in TC II (obtained between 1967 and 1981) in English Language and four other relevant matriculation subjects.
Candidates for the degree of M.Phil and Ph.D. are admitted in the first instance to the Degree of Master Programme. However, candidates who, in addition to a good first degree, and already holding acceptable postgraduate degrees, may be considered for direct admission to the M.Phil and Ph.D. Programmes.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Candidate with recognized first degree or higher degree assessed to be at least equal or equivalent to the degree of Bachelor or Master of the University of Ibadan and as recognized by the University senate may be admitted to the Masters , M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D or Ph.D Programme on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee
All applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma, Degree of Masters and Professional Master are require to take Test of Proficiency in English Language. A. minimum score of 40 percent must be attained before applicants could be eligible to be shortlisted by the admitting Departments, Schools, or Institutes.

Facilities

Career Path

Graduates of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics can pursue various career paths in both academic and applied settings. Some potential career options include:

Epidemiologist:

Graduates can work as epidemiologists in public health agencies, research institutions, or academic settings. They investigate disease outbreaks, monitor disease trends, conduct research studies, and contribute to public health policy development.

Biostatistician:

Graduates can work as biostatisticians, analyzing health data and providing statistical expertise in research studies and clinical trials. They may collaborate with epidemiologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals to analyze and interpret data.

Data Analyst:

Graduates can work as data analysts in healthcare organizations, pharmaceutical companies, or research institutions. They analyze and interpret health data to inform decision-making, assess healthcare outcomes, and evaluate interventions.

Research Scientist:

Graduates can work as research scientists, conducting epidemiological studies and contributing to scientific advancements in the field. They may focus on specific areas such as infectious diseases, chronic diseases, or environmental health.

Public Health Consultant:

Graduates can work as consultants, providing expertise in epidemiology and medical statistics to healthcare organizations, government agencies, or NGOs. They may contribute to program evaluation, study design, data analysis, and policy development.

Academic Career:

Graduates can pursue academic careers as professors, researchers, or lecturers in universities or research institutions. They can teach epidemiology and medical statistics courses, conduct research, and mentor future epidemiologists and statisticians.

Healthcare Data Manager:

Graduates can work in healthcare organizations, managing and analyzing health data to improve patient care, assess outcomes, and support decision-making.

Epidemiology Project Coordinator:

Graduates can work as project coordinators or research coordinators, overseeing epidemiological studies, ensuring data collection and quality control, and managing research projects.

These are a few examples of the career paths available to graduates of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics. The field offers opportunities to contribute to public health, healthcare research, and evidence-based decision-making to improve health outcomes in populations.

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