The thematic module “Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis” covers basic and advanced concepts of epidemiology, study design, and statistical data processing, which provide cross-cutting support across the entire MSc Programme. The module aims to equip students with tools and skills that can be directly applied to the analysis of research data and the preparation of their master’s thesis.

• Types of Epidemiological Studies – Descriptive Epidemiological Studies
• Epidemiological Indicators and Statistical Measures
• Analytical Epidemiology: Relative risk, attributable risk, confidence intervals
• Hypothesis Testing – Confounding Factors – Case-Control Studies
• Systematic Bias in Case-Control Studies
• Prospective Epidemiological Studies
• Clinical Study Design
• Clinical Epidemiology: Sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic value
• Univariate Analysis: Parametric and non-parametric methods
• Linear Regression, Logistic Regression, and Survival Analysis
• Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
• Practical Exercise in Systematic Review
• Scientific Writing and Publication of Research Results
• Epidemiology and Basic Principles of Public Health: Introduction and Perspectives