Clinical epidemiology

Clinical Epidemiology focuses on studying the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. Our 3-year Clinical Epidemiology program at Viast equips students with the skills to design and conduct clinical research, analyze health data, and develop strategies to prevent and control diseases. The curriculum includes biostatistics, research methodologies, and advanced epidemiological techniques. Students gain practical experience through internships and collaborative research projects, preparing them for careers in public health, research institutions, and healthcare organizations.

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: 10+2 with Science stream

Career Prospects: Clinical Epidemiologist, Public Health Consultant, Research Scientist, Data Analyst, Healthcare Policy Advisor.

Course Structure:

Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology:

•    Basics of epidemiology and public health
•    History and significance of epidemiology
•    Key concepts and measures in epidemiology

Research Methods in Epidemiology:

•    Study design and sampling techniques
•    Data collection methods
•    Ethical considerations in epidemiological research

Biostatistics and Data Analysis:

•    Statistical tools and software for data analysis
•    Descriptive and inferential statistics
•    Interpretation and presentation of epidemiological data

Disease Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation:

•    Surveillance systems and reporting
•    Outbreak investigation methods
•    Control and prevention strategies

Chronic and Infectious Disease Epidemiology:

•    Epidemiology of chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, diabetes)
•    Epidemiology of infectious diseases (e.g., HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis)
•    Risk factors and prevention measures

Epidemiology in Practice:

•    Applications of epidemiology in clinical settings
•    Health policy and planning
•    Impact assessment and evaluation of health programs

Practical Training and Industry Exposure:

•    Internships with public health organizations, research institutions, and healthcare agencies
•    Hands-on training with epidemiological software and tools
•    Case studies and real-world research projects

Capstone Project:

•    Independent research project in clinical epidemiology
•    Collaboration with industry mentors and academic advisors
•    Presentation and defense of research findings