Program Overview

Máster en Epidemiología

Descripción del título

The Máster en Epidemiología provides a multidisciplinary and integrated knowledge of quantitative research methods with the greatest utility in epidemiology and public health. Specifically, the program aims to:

• Form new excellent researchers in the field of Epidemiology, Preventive Medicine, and Public Health, increasing the contribution of Spanish science to knowledge production in this field.
• Provide continued training for professors/researchers teaching the program, incorporating new methodologies and research and teaching techniques.
• Train and capacitate human resources of the National Health System to identify and evaluate public health risks and problems and develop and evaluate effective and efficient policies and interventions in this field.

Objetivos de conocimiento, habilidades y actitudes

Upon completing this program, students will have achieved the following knowledge, skills, and attitudes:

1. Systematic and theoretically well-founded knowledge of the main quantitative research methods in epidemiological research.
2. Ability to elaborate fundable epidemiological research projects by national and international agencies.
3. Ability to design sophisticated epidemiological research, develop data collection instruments, coordinate and supervise data collection, and manage and analyze a database competently.
4. Ability to draft a publishable scientific manuscript in an international epidemiology, public health, and related sciences journal.
5. Development of positive skills and attitudes for multidisciplinary team work.

Información general

• Centro, departamento o instituto responsable: Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health and Microbiology.
• Carácter: Research-oriented.
• Mínimo ECTS según matricula y curso: 24 ECTS (part-time enrollment); 37 ECTS (full-time enrollment).

Admisión y matrícula

The application for admission to the Máster is made electronically through the online admissions application. Before starting the admission process, it is recommended to consult the following information and follow the instructions described on the Admissions Step-by-Step page.

Requisitos específicos de acceso y admisión

To apply for admission to the Máster en Epidemiología, it is recommended to have completed degrees (Licenciatura or Grado) related to Health Sciences and related fields. In the case of other degrees, training in statistics, probability, and research methodology must be accredited, which will be valued by the Master's Admission Committee.

Documentación a adjuntar en la aplicación

Documentos obligatorios:

• DNI / Passport
• Academic certificate of grades from undergraduate studies
• Curriculum Vitae
• Declaration of average grade
• Letter of intentions
• Accreditation of Spanish language level B2 (only for non-Spanish speaking students)
• Access title: In case of having completed studies at the time of applying for access to the master's program, the title/diploma of degree, license, diploma, or equivalent must be attached to the application.

Documentos opcionales:

• Accreditation of English level B1 or equivalent

Ponderación de los criterios de admisión al máster

The admission criteria and their weights are as follows:

• Expediente académico: 70%
• Curriculum vitae: 15%
• Nivel de inglés B1: 15%

Perfil de ingreso

Degrees or licenses related to Health Sciences and related fields are recommended. In the case of other degrees, training in statistics, probability, and research methodology must be accredited.

Salidas profesionales

Graduates of the Master's program can find opportunities in:

• Public health research organizations
• Research units and institutes in hospitals and primary health care
• Private companies conducting epidemiological studies
• Pharmaceutical industry medical departments and Clinical Research Organizations (CRO)

Common positions for graduates include:

1. Predoctoral contractors for research projects
2. Epidemiologists
3. Health researchers/clinicians
4. Technicians or monitors for clinical trials

Calidad

The program undergoes external monitoring, including verification, modification, monitoring, and renewal of accreditation. Indicators for monitoring the degree, labor market insertion, and an internal quality assurance system are also in place.

Información práctica para estudiantes

Information on schedules, classrooms, exams, academic calendars, and teaching guides is available. The Master's program also includes a Final Master's Project (TFM) and opportunities for research and investigation.

Duración y categoría

• Duración: 1 year (60 ECTS)
• Categoría: Investigador
• Idioma de impartición: Espańol
• Modalidad: Presencial
• Número de plazas: 30
• Precio aproximado del curso en 1Ş matrícula: 2,736 ; non-EU residents: 5,079
• Centro: Facultad de Medicina