Integration of epidemiology and biostatistics for Master of Public Health in China and abroad

doi:10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20221116-01439

Chinese Journal of Medical Education ›› 2023, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (11): 872-876.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20221116-01439

Integration of epidemiology and biostatistics for Master of Public Health in China and abroad

Zhang Ruosu¹, Pang Yuanjie¹, Lyu Ying², Wang Mengying¹, Si Jiahui³, Yu Canqing¹, Gao Wenjing¹, Lyu Jun¹, Wu Tao¹, Ren Tao⁴, Zhan Siyan¹, Li Liming¹

¹Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China;
²Graduate School of Health Sciences Center, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China;
³National Institute of Health Data Science at Peking University, Beijing 100191, China;
⁴School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China

Received:2022-11-16 Online:2023-11-01 Published:2023-10-31
Contact: Yuanjie Pang, Email: ypang@bjmu.edu.cn
Supported by:
Peking University Health Science Center Medical Education Research Funding Project (2022YB28)

Abstract

Abstract: The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree aims to cultivate high-level public health professionals with solid theoretical foundation, broad professional knowledge, and advanced technical skills. In the training of MPH students, high-level schools of public health have integrated the teaching of epidemiology and biostatistics. This article reviews the current status of epidemiology and biostatistics teaching as well as the integrated-curriculum for MPH students in representative schools of public health in China and abroad. The authors further put forward suggestions for integrated teaching in schools of public health in China, including establishing methodology modules of epidemiology and biostatistics, advancing integration of epidemiology and biostatistics, and focusing on capacity building of teachers.

Key words: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Master of Public Health, Course integration

CLC Number:

R-05

Zhang Ruosu, Pang Yuanjie, Lyu Ying, Wang Mengying, Si Jiahui, Yu Canqing, Gao Wenjing, Lyu Jun, Wu Tao, Ren Tao, Zhan Siyan, Li Liming. Integration of epidemiology and biostatistics for Master of Public Health in China and abroad[J]. Chinese Journal of Medical Education, 2023, 43(11): 872-876, DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20221116-01439.

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