The course builds on POH 807S (Social Epidemiology). The course focuses on the philosophical and the application of theoretical issues in epidemiology, application of knowledge in epidemiology as well as critical appraisal of scientific literature from a multidisciplinary perspective. Other areas will include outbreak investigation, making use of epidemiological data to draw appropriate conclusions, and social sciences methodology to understand background and proximal factors.

 Objective: The objectives of the course are to:

• Build the capacity of students in philosophical and theoretical perspectives in epidemiology
• Equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyze data in epidemiology.

 Mode of Delivery: The course is delivered through lectures, case studies analyses, individual and group presentations.