BIP INFORMATION
SCIENTIFIC COORDINATOR
University of Gävle
HOST
University of gävle
VIRTUAL PERIOD START
07/05/2026
VIRTUAL PERIOD END
18/06/2026
IN-PRESENCE PERIOD START
17/08/2026
IN-PRESENCE PERIOD END
21/08/2026
LANGUAGE OF TEACHING
English
LANGUAGE LEVEL REQUIRED
B1
number of ects
6
STUDY LEVEL REQUIRED
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral, Young Researchers, Staff
REQUIRED FIELDS OF STUDY
We welcome students and Staff from all backgrounds for whom epidemiological consideration of health is relevant.
OTHER SELECTION CRITERIA
Consideration will be given to responses given in the application form.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
15
DESCRIPTION
This BIP will introduce learners to epidemiology in the context of public and occupational health and will focus on the use of epidemiology techniques for advancing sustainability in health management.
The BIP includes on-line lectures led by experts paired with interactive workshops and group projects for practical skill development.
After completing the course, learners should be able to:
• describe the health of a population by person, time and place.
• interpret basic statistical methods within epidemiological papers.
• design, register and perform a systematic review.
• formulate appropriate research questions and assess evidence for developing recommendations for practice.
• assess and appraise the effectiveness of public and/or occupational health interventions or services.
CONTACT
SCIENTIFIC COORDINATOR
Jennie Jackson
University of Gävle
HOST
Jennie Jackson
University of Gävle
APPLICATION DEADLINE
22/03/2026
*Participation in both the physical and virtual components is mandatory.
**After the student selection process, the BIP Scientific Coordinator must first contact the sending university to obtain approval, and subsequently inform the selected participants.
***Letters of Acceptance for non EU ATU students must be issued at least 12 weeks prior to the start of the BIP (they need time to apply for visa).