This module is intended for students interested in the fundamental epidemiology (host-pathogen interactions; transmission dynamics; surveillance; epidemiological mechanisms of control interventions) of infectious diseases in either low- and middle-income and/or high-income settings. The module does not focus on the clinical and diagnostic aspects of particular diseases, and is likewise not appropriate for students mostly interested in the public policy aspects of infectious diseases or the practical design and implementation of control programmes.

This module is suitable for students who have completed an introductory module in epidemiology, who have quantitative skills, and general familiarity with infectious agents (e.g. malaria, tuberculosis, HIV). Familiarity with the Open Data Kit (ODK) software package is non-essential but encouraged. Students enrolled for the module and who are not familiar with this package are encouraged to attend an online ODK training offered during the reading week immediately before the module starts), or review EPM103 materials on ODK prior to module starts.