This module will introduce students to core concepts in infection and population health and the various disciplines involved in the study of infection as it relates to population health, with a focus on practical application of this knowledge. The module will synthesise understanding of the microbiology, immunology and epidemiology of pathogens to inform infection control and public health interventions.

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

Understand definitions and differences between health, absence of health and disease with reference to infection (in particular, the difference between symptomatic and asymptomatic infection)
	Understand the basic microbiology, virology and immunology of infectious diseases
	Appraise the basic pathogenesis with a focus on transmission and infectiousness, reasons for symptomatic and asymptomatic disease, and incubation periods.
	Outline the principles behind surveillance and other methods of measuring infectious disease
	Describe how broader determinants such as policy, the law, health systems and the economic environment impact on infectious disease
	Be aware of the multi-disciplinary methods to evaluate the impact of interventions on infectious disease
	Recognise the importance of identifying and effectively communicating and engaging key stakeholders such as patients, public and policy makers.
This is a compulsory module for students in the MSc Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology.

This module will be delivered using a mixture of interactive lectures, seminars and group practicals. Tutors within IGH will carry out the bulk of teaching, but external expert lecturers may also be invited. Self-directed learning will be supported by online interactive material, in the form of moodle based practicals, videos, quizzes and online discussion forums.

Readings for this module will include:

Delves PJ, Martin SJ, Burton DR. Roitt's Essential Immunology 13E: 2017
	
	Giesecke J. Modern Infectious Disease Epidemiology 2017
	
	Hennekens CH, Buring JE Epidemiology in Medicine: 1987
	Rothman K J. Modern Epidemiology. Boston: Little, Brown, 1986. The most rigorous exposition of epidemiological concepts and principles