PD_SP010 - ECTS

Improve the abilities of scientific criticism. Encourage the critical interpretation of published results. Increase knowledge of research methodologies. Encourage lifelong learning. Provide a forum for discussion generator of new research ideas.

PDSP12_4 - ECTS The students should prepare a structure document which includes the justification, aims and methods proposed to the development of the PhD theses. Students should know how to identify the research questions and be able to justify and to plan the research project namely adequating the methods to the objectives.

PD_SP009 - ECTS

This Unit aims to acquire knowledge and discuss subjects with relevance to contemporary Public Health. In this unit it is expected that the students get to know some of the major public health issues in the national and international arenas, namely regarding the burden of most communicable and non-communicable diseases in different settings and the policies directed to prevent treat and manage those conditions, at the local, regional national and international levels. Students are also expected to get to know overlapping areas between the practice of public health and a number of complementary areas of knowledge, such as environment, economy, work, or the organization of urban space.

PDSP12_3 - ECTS

To understand health systems governance and public health leadership as key elements of an integral response to populations’ health needs.

PDSP12_2 - ECTS To understand and feel the challenges that come up in implementing na epidemiologic study in contemporary societies. To be able to use information systems available, with a critical view on the validity of the data they keep

PDSP12_1 - ECTS

- To work conceptual and etiological issues essential for sound and thorough humanitarian formation with regard to ethics and philosophy of science, in particular emphasising the object of public health.

- To apply the foundations and concepts to contemporary professional practices, from a critical perspective.

PD_SP001 - ECTS Acquisition of knowledge on concepts and methods for health investigation either quantitative or qualitative methodologies. Recognition of characteristics, advantages and limitations of the main types of study and aspects related to its planning. Recognize the main types of epidemiological measures.

PD_SP005 - ECTS

Acquisition of knowledge on the primary and most used statistical concepts, models and techniques. Choice and application of the most adequate statistical methodology according to the nature of the study.  Ability to critically analyse and interpret the results obtained from the learnt statistical methods (in their own works and in those from others). In summary, the student is expected to be scientifically autonomous regarding basic statistical analysis.

PD_SP006 - ECTS

Concerning logistic regression and Cox regression models, the students are expected to:

i) understand the theoretical framework of generalized linear models
ii) identify and recognize adequate contexts to its application
iii) master software techniques of statistical analysis
iv) correctly interpret the obtained results
v) evaluate the models goodness of fit and satisfaction of the theoretical assumptions.

PD_SP008 - ECTS Systematic reviews are becoming more frequent in the scientific literature, which contributes to an increase in the transparency and quality of literature reviews.

This curricular unit aims to introduce the most relevant methodological aspects related to systematic reviews of the literature, as well as the scientific basis for quantitative synthesis through meta-analysis.

PDSP12_6 - ECTS

Convey notions of health communication, including the understanding of the multiple ways and actors involved in it, fostering the ability to locate and analyze information obtained in different media with respect to the major issues and advances in prevention and health promotion; discuss the impact of new technologies in the health information process and the citizen participation in decision-making processes for developing new treatments, and develop the capacity to formulate projects in the area of ​​health communication.

PDSP12_7 - ECTS

Acquisition of advanced theoretical knowledge of demography and demographic analysis; acquisition of skills in the use and application of analytical methods and techniques for analysing demographic data; acqusition of skills to interpret demographic phenomena, their relation with demographic and epidemiological transition and skills to interpret population dynamics and their impact in public health.

The student should be able to calculate and interpret different demographic indicators, and to apply appropriate techniques to ensure comparability between populations; should be able to project population; should be able to formulate relevant research questions to study current demographic problems and their relation with population health.

PD_SP012 - ECTS

To characterize the burden of chronic (non-communicable) diseases in the population.

To explore the specificities of chronic diseases as an object of epidemiologic research.

PDSP12_8 - ECTS The Curricular Unit aims to acquire advanced knowledge and skills that will allow students to use epidemiological methods for detection, research and control of outbreaks or other important events in Public Health.

PDSP12_5 - ECTS

To provide students with the concepts, theoretical frameworks and research areas in the field of social and behavioral sciences for examining health, illness and medicine, taking into account contemporary debates on public health.

PD_SP011 - ECTS

PDSP12_16 - ECTS

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are increasingly used in public health studies to explore the associations between population’s health and the environment. In this course we will cover the most relevant methods and GIS tools utilized in public health and epidemiology for analyzing the geographic patterns of health events, investigate health inequalities and environmental risk factors.

PDSP12_10 - ECTS

To identify the suitability of the various strategies of qualitative health research. To handle and analyze information in order to write and publish qualitative studies. To understand the ethical dimensions involved in the use of qualitative methodology in the various phases of the research process.

PD_SP003 - ECTS

To know the main frameworks for causal inference applied to epidemiologic research.

To identify challenges to the validity and applicability of epidemiological studies and to identify advanced methodological approaches to deal with them.

PDSP12_11 - ECTS

To gain knowledge and develop skills in methods and dietary determinants relevant for public health.

To develop students' skills for the planning and development of research on Nutrition and health.

PDSP12_12 - ECTS With this curricular unit is intended that students known the various theories, policies, models and practices that underlie activities and health promotion programs,  including participatory planning and research to action.

PDSP12_13 - ECTS

This curricular unit provides foundational theoretical knowledge and skills on exposure assessment, toxicology, and risk management, among other topics of environmental health. The aim is to make clear to students the many ways that issues related to the environment and health are framed, examined, discussed and engaged. Students will be able to identify and explore linkages between environmental factors and health issues; biological impacts; economic factors; and ethical and legal issues.

PDSP12_15 - ECTS

PDSP12_14 - ECTS

PD_SP019 - ECTS

A decision support system is an interactive computer system whose aim is to help the decision makers - health professionals - use data and models in order to identify and solve problems in health. The objective is to teach methods of knowledge extraction - data mining – from health databases using models that automatically seek regularities and patterns. These patterns and regularities can be generalized in order to be useful in future decisions.

PD_SP004 - ECTS

PDSP12_17 - ECTS

PDSP12_18 - ECTS

PDSP12_19 - ECTS

PDSP12_20 - ECTS

PDSP12TES - ECTS