Study programme	Epidemiology and Medical Statistics
Higher Education Institution	University of Latvia
Study field	Health Care

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	45726
EQF/LQF Level	7
Study Programme Type	Akadēmiskā izglītība (maģistra grāds), īstenojama pēc bakalaura vai profesionālā bakalaura grāda ieguves. Studiju ilgums pilna laika studijās viens–divi gadi. Kopējais pilna laika studiju ilgums vismaz pieci gadi
Study programme (short name)	Academic master study programme
Thematic group	Sabiedrības veselība
ISCED code	0919
ISCED	Sabiedrības veselība
Credit points	80
Degree to be acquired	Master's degree of Health Sciences in Public Health
Qualification to be obtained	_; -
Study type and form	Full time studies
Study lenght	2 years
Language	latvian; english

Licence number	04047-116
Licence date	14.07.2020
Licenced till

Accreditation page number	Netiek izsniegta
Accreditation date	01.02.2023
Accreditation duration (in years)	6
Accreditation till	02.02.2029

Knowledge
1. Understands the methods, directions, and types of modern epidemiological, clinical and sociological research.

2. Understands the ethical issues of research in adult and child populations and children's rights.

3. Understands the possibilities of using the latest technologies in medicine and statistics.

Skills
4. Critically analyzes theories and research related to medicine, epidemiology and medical statistics.

5. Analyzes various relationships between research variables using theories, methods, and problem-solving skills.

6. Practically uses technological possibilities in epidemiology and medical statistics.

7. Explains and discusses complex and systemic aspects of epidemiology with specialists and non-specialists.

Competence
8. Independently plans, critically analyzes scientific and professional problems in epidemiology, performs high-quality research work in epidemiology and medical statistics, and develops appropriate tools.