Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science is a master's programme with a unique combination of epidemiological methodology and very large data analysis. The programme aims at educating new researchers to serve the public health.

EBDS is very research-oriented with the goal of training future researchers in the field. An important part of the multidisciplinary programme is the development of and training in statistical and biostatistical approach for medical research. The programme is much more involved in epidemiological methodology and in very large data analysis when compared to similar programmes.

Top reasons to study EBDS:

• A unique study programme that combines epidemiology with data analysis – a global interest and demand for expertise exists. The curriculum is balanced to focus on both Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science.
• Research-oriented programme provides meaningful thesis topics with an intention to educate new researchers to the field.
• The University of Oulu has an impressive history in studying longitudinal factors affecting the population on a large-scale using birth cohorts.
• Courses are participatory by nature that encourage discussion, taught by friendly teaching staff.
• Programme offers an international classroom - a mix of students with diverse backgrounds, some beginning their career, others already having gained experience in the medical sector.

Career opportunities:

The ability to collect, manage and analyse data from different sources and translate the research into solutions for public health needs is going to be very useful in the future and will lead to many exciting and varied career opportunities, both in academia and in the public and private sectors.

Occupational profiles of the graduates: Community Health Worker, Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Field Investigator, Health Department Administrator, Health Education Specialist, Health Services Manager, Data Scientist, Minority Health Administrator, Research Coordinator.