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Open University: Biostatistics in Epidemiology II, 2025-2026

Open university
smart for good
Credits:
3 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Social welfare and health care
Teaching format:
Independent learning, Online teaching
Price:
40 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

Content

In this course, the student practices how the most typical advanced statistical methods can be applied to solve epidemiological study questions using SPSS Statistics software.

Objectives

After completing the course, the student will be able to

1) apply the most typical advanced statistical methods to solve epidemiological study questions and report their results using appropriate tables and diagrams,

2) use SPSS Statistics software to reach the first learning outcome.

Study methods

Self-learning: Method 1: guided SPSS learning assignments. Method 2: a learning diary based on a textbook.

The course is based on self-learning, attendance is not controlled.

The student may utilize AI in learning, but it is not allowed to ask AI to execute any assignments.


You need to have access to SPSS software to study this course. SPSS software can be downloaded onto your personal computer after registration and receiving right to study.

Course can be studied between 5.9.2025 - 22.5.2026. Registration is open 4.8.2025 - 28.2.2026.

Study materials

No compulsory literature. Supporting literature will be informed in eLearn Moodle.

Evaluation criteria

0-5. Learning assignments will be graded on a scale from 0 (Fail) to 5. Threshold for passing the course >50% of guided self-learning assignments executed correctly.

The student may try to raise the grade by completing the assignments but only if the first attempt has resulted in Fail or 1/5.

Prerequisites

All students can be admitted but basic knowledge in biostatistics is recommended, such as Biostatistics in Epidemiology I (TL00DH79).

Teacher: Ari Voutilainen

This price holds for the academic year 2025–2026.

For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).

By paying the study fee, the student receives a temporary right to study that entitles them to attend a particular course. The right to study is course-specific, and is required to complete the course as specified in the syllabus for the term, covering both teaching and course exams. If the course is continuously open for registration, the maximum time to complete the course is from 1 August to 31 July for that academic year.

Literature acquisition costs and borrowing fees are not included in the tuition fee.

If your employer would pay your tuition fee, please contact our Student Affairs Secretary. Their contact details are below.

Irrespective of time
English

Register for studies

I Click the registration button on this page. You will be directed to our registration service with the study unit already selected. You can add several study units to your study cart before you continue. 

II Proceed to identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service, fill in your personal information to the registration form, confirm your registration and pay the study fees. If you cannot use the Suomi.fi service, please contact our training secretary, their information can be found below. 

Please note that the registration is binding. For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi)

III Your registration will typically be processed in 2-5 working days. During peak registration periods, this may take up to 10 days. After this period, you will get an automatic message which includes a link to the starting instructions. Please read and follow the instructions carefully.  

 

If you have not studied at UEF before, you will also receive instructions for activating a UEF username. If you already have a UEF username, change the password to your account. 

 

Your username will receive full access rights when your study right begins.  

 

If you can’t find these messages, remember to check your email’s trash folder, and contact the open university staff if needed. 

 

If your employer will pay your tuition fee, please contact our student affairs secretary.

Their contact information can be found below. 

Registration starts:
2025-08-04 09:00
Registration ends:
2026-02-28 23:59