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Master of Science in Population-Based Field Epidemiology |
| Institution |
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Johannesburg: School of Public Health |
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South Africa |
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Research Degree: M.Sc. / M.Phil. / Ph.D. |
| Topics |
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Public/Global Health: Epidemiology and Disease Control
Health Determinants: Demography
Health Research and Methods: Epidemiology
Health Research and Methods: Statistics
Health Technology: ICT for demographic and health surveillance |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree, Credits |
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Master of Science |
| Location |
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Johannesburg |
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Objectives/
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The course
was established in partnership with INDEPTH to develop research,
leadership and IT capacity for Demographic Surveillance Sites
(DSS). Coursework covers five areas: epidemiology and research
methodology, biostatistics and data management, demography, information technologies for demographic and health surveillance,
and leadership. Certain courses are offered as distance learning
modules. A substantial field-based component of the course includes a guided internship and participation in a research team,
leadership training, and implementation of a research project. |
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February 2006 |
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30th September each year. |
| Duration |
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12 months |
No. of
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Limited |
| Requirements |
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Applicants should have successfully completed a four-year bache-
lors degree or equivalent. Computer literacy, competence in
mathematics, and excellent spoken and written English, is essen-
tial. |
| Coordinator |
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Dr Khin San Tint (Academic coordinator)
Tel: +27 (0)11 717-2502
Fax: +27 (0)11 717-2084
Email: tintks@sph.wits.ac.za |
| Scholarship |
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A limited number of fellowships are available through INDEPTH
for potential students currently working in INDEPTH member DSS
sites. All those who satisfy the Wits requirements and wish to
apply for funding should notify INDEPTH immediately they apply
for admission to Wits. For information on INDEPTH Applications
forms for funding, contact:
Kwabena.Boateng@indepth-network.org
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For further
information |
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Ms Patience Mnqapu (Course Administrator)
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 2131
Fax: +27 (0)11 717 2084
Email: mnqapup@sph.wits.ac.za |
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03/10/2005 mas |
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Master of Public Health (MPH) |
| Institution |
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Johannesburg: School of Public Health |
| Country |
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South Africa |
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Research Degree: M.Sc. / M.Phil. / Ph.D. |
| Topics |
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Public/Global Health: Primary Health Care
Public/Global Health: Health Policy and Planning
Management: Health Services Management
Health Determinants: Working Conditions, Occupational Health
Health Research and Methods |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree, Credits |
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Master of Science |
| Location |
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Johannesburg |
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Objectives/
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The OBJECTIVES are to: Promote equity in health, Play a leadership role in public health,
Attain a broad understanding of the core disciplines of public health, Develop expertise in at least one area within the broad field of public health, Develop a comprehensive understanding of health, the health care system, public health problems and of measures that can be taken to address these problems and to promote and maintain health, Develop skills of critical and analytical thinking.
CONTENT
Part I
The following modular courses must be completed :-
Primary Health Care and the Social Context of Health
Health Measurement Parts I and II
Management in Health and Health Services
Introduction to Environmental and Occupational Health
Public Health Law and Health Systems Integration
Part II - Fields of Study
The degree is offered in the following four fields of study:
Health Measurement
Health Policy and Management
Community Rehabilitation
Occupational Hygiene
Part III
Research report.
This can be original research, secondary data analysis or a systematic review, and involves:
Protocol preparation
Ethics review
Field work (where indicated)
Data analysis
Write-up |
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February 2006 |
| Appl. Deadline |
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30th September each year |
| Duration |
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2 years |
No. of
Participants |
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Limited |
| Requirements |
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A bachelor’s degree of at least four years duration in dentistry, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and hearing therapy or social work.
A bachelor of Arts or Sciences with honours in psychology or sociology or other field of relevance to public health. |
| Course fee |
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The Master of Public Health degree programme costs approximately R21000.00. Non-South African students are required to pay an International Fee over and above the cost of the specific course for which they are applying. |
For further
information |
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Anne de Jager
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 2087
Email: dejagera@sph.wits.ac.za |
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03/10/2005 mas |
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Data Analysis Training Course |
| Institution |
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Johannesburg: Wits University |
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South Africa |
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Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months) |
| Topics |
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Health Research and Methods: Statistics
Health Research and Methods: Study Design and Data Analysis |
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English |
| Degree, Credits |
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| Location |
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University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa |
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Objectives/
Content |
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A selection of the following topics will be covered in the final programme depending on participants' needs and background:
. Review of selected data sets
. How to deal with problems in collected data
. Types of data continuous, ordered, categorical
. Tabulation and means, standard deviation
. Populations and sampling
. Statements of probability
. Difference between means
. Difference of proportions
. Tests for significance of differences
. Confounding and stratification
. Matched analysis
. Percentages and paired alternatives
. Use of STATA and Epi-Info as statistical tools
. Statistical tests: exact probability test, rank sum tests, Mac Nemar test, correlation and simple regression
. Advanced data analysis i.e. ANOVA, logistic and multiple regression
. Data presentation & writing peer reviewed scientific papers
. Networking with other academics, researchers and postgraduate students |
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| Next Beginning |
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14th - 18th August 2006 |
| Appl. Deadline |
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May 30, 2006 |
| Duration |
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5 days |
No. of
Participants |
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16 |
| Methods |
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The Data Analysis Training Course (DATC) is planned for participants with demonstrated previous experience in protocol design (expected to have done Research Methodology Training) and preferably have existing data sets that they intend to learn to analyse. Participants are required to bring own laptops to undertake assignments given. In addition, participants will have to prepare and send their data sets three weeks in advance of the course to facilitate acquisition of appropriate software and uploading into the DATC computers. This is a hands on training course that will be facilitated by experts with experience in data management and statistical analysis. Participants attending the course will acquire skills to analyse their data and present in tabular and/or graphical format as well as apply relevant statistical analysis for scientific publications. Participants are expected to take responsibility for their own learning by
doing. There will be minimal didactic teaching. |
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fee |
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Zar 5,000.00 Please note that this only covers tuition fees and does not include accommodation and transport to the course venue. |
For further
information |
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Ms Tsitsi Mkombe
Faculty of Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 21 28
Fax: +27 (0)11 717 21 19
Email: mkombet@health.wits.ac.za
Internet: http://www.wits.ac.za/depts/wcs/hspostgrad/index.htm |
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12/05/2006 mas |
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