Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science, Master of Health Sciences (2 years)

About this programme

Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science is a forward-looking master’s programme that brings together epidemiological expertise and large data analysis. Through this unique combination, you will gain the skills to explore complex health questions, generate meaningful insights from extensive datasets, and contribute to research that supports public health and well-being. The programme is entirely taught in English using contact teaching and and activating teaching methods and it focuses on epidemiological methods and principles and biomedical data science methods. The extent of the master's degree programme is 120 ECTS credits. Studies consist of compulsory advanced studies, master's thesis (40 ECTS credits), language studies, and optional studies according to a personal study plan (PSP). The programme curriculum is research-based and as such is strongly connected to one of the main research profiles of University of Oulu: human health and wellbeing. The programme offers a strong foundation for understanding key concepts in designing and implementing epidemiological studies and biomedical data analytic approaches. Practical teaching sessions and master’s thesis will utilize some of the largest longitudinal cohorts in Europe.