Making Decisions: Evidence and Evaluation (IIPP0010)

This module combines a survey of policy evaluation methods, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches, with a deeper discussion of the connection between a phenomenon, measurement, interpretation and, ultimately, decision-making.

Students will also engage with literature on how policy-makers use and interpret evidence and how this shapes their decision-making. This will be explored further through the use of case studies

The module will allow students to acquire the theoretical and practical principles of routine obstetric ultrasound in low risk pregnant women. The...

Basic Principles of Obstetric Ultrasound (IFWH0028)

The module will allow students to acquire the theoretical and practical principles of routine obstetric ultrasound in low risk pregnant women. The student will learn the basic principles of the ultrasound physics, ultrasound machine framework functionality and safety, principles of screening in obstetrics according with national and international guidelines. The student will spend time in the Ultrasound Screening Unit at UCLH scanning low risk pregnant women to learn how to perform a screening scan in pregnancy. The student will acquire competencies in first trimester nuchal screening, anomaly screening, growth assessment, maternal and fetal Doppler, cervical length assessment according with national (FASP) ad international guidelines (ISUOG).

Independent work will consist of background reading and case presentation of specific fetal anomalies that were observed during the clinical component.

E-learning will consist of directed learning via web-based lectures in the field of fetal medicine.

‘Research Methods for Social Epidemiology’ is a module that is designed to familiarise you with and develop research skills used in epidemiological...

Research Methods for Social Epidemiology (IEHC0051)

‘Research Methods for Social Epidemiology’ is a module that is designed to familiarise you with and develop research skills used in epidemiological and public health. In addition to the general concepts of research methods, practical aspects will be also emphasised. There will be a focus on critical appraisal of evidence in quantitative research and successful grant proposal writing. Apart from the quantitative element, there will also be an introduction to qualitative research methods.

By the end of the module, you should specifically be able to:


	Compare and contrast qualitative & quantitative research methods in terms of theory, data collection and analysis
	
	
	Describe and understand strengths & limitations of epidemiological study designs
	
	
	Critique evidence surrounding a defined quantitative research topic
	
	
	Formulate a research question, objectives and hypotheses
	
	
	Define and justify a study design to address a particular research question
	
	
	Propose how to identify and take account of potential sources of bias
	
	
	State how issues of confounding and effect modification will be dealt with in their study
	
	
	Draw on the knowledge and skills described above to prepare a grant proposal on a standard proforma in response to a funding call
	

This module is compulsory for all students on MSc/Dip Social Epidemiology and MSc Dental Public Health programmes.

Subject to places being available, the module is also available for other postgraduate students from across UCL such as MSc Population Health, and MSc Global Health and Development. Spaces on this module are limited to 70.

Sessions are varied, with most involving a discussion, practical session, small group work or a computer-based practical. All course materials will be posted on Moodle. Some reading materials may be distributed in advance and you will be asked to read these prior to the session. Important announcements will be made in “News forum” on Moodle.