Nihes Summer School in Genetic Epidemiology
Nihes Summer School is a part-time Master's programme constisting of two summer sessions, a fall session and two winter/spring sessions. To be eligible, substantial research experience is required.
SUMMER SESSION I
August - September 2011
8.6 ECTS
During the first summer session, participants attend introductory courses of the Erasmus Summer Programme on genetic epidemiology and an additional three-week module on Study Design. This 6-week period will end with an examination on study design.
Principles of Research in Medicine (ESP01)
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology (ESP43)
Genomics in Molecular Medicine (ESP57)
Advances in Genomics Research (ESP63)
Genome Wide Association Analysis (ESP29)
Study Design (CC01)
WINTER/SPRING SESSION I
January - February
5.7 ECTS
This winter/spring session will be concluded with a written exam.
Introduction to Clinical Research (EWP01)
Advanced Topics in Decision-making in Medicine (EWP02)
Major Determinants and Major Diseases (EWP15)
Introduction to Clinical and Public Health Genomics (EWP11)
Elective courses
1.4 to 2.8 ECTS
You may choose 5 to 10 days of ectives(*)
August - September 2011
8.6 ECTS
During the first summer session, participants attend introductory courses of the Erasmus Summer Programme on genetic epidemiology and an additional three-week module on Study Design. This 6-week period will end with an examination on study design.
Principles of Research in Medicine (ESP01)
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology (ESP43)
Genomics in Molecular Medicine (ESP57)
Advances in Genomics Research (ESP63)
Genome Wide Association Analysis (ESP29)
Study Design (CC01)
WINTER/SPRING SESSION I
January - February
5.7 ECTS
This winter/spring session will be concluded with a written exam.
Introduction to Clinical Research (EWP01)
Advanced Topics in Decision-making in Medicine (EWP02)
Major Determinants and Major Diseases (EWP15)
Introduction to Clinical and Public Health Genomics (EWP11)
Elective courses
1.4 to 2.8 ECTS
You may choose 5 to 10 days of ectives(*)
SUMMER SESSION II
August 2012
5.5 ECTS
The second session comprises courses in methodology, data-analysis and biostatistics, followed by one study week. This four-week period will culminate in an examination on the three data-analysis courses ESP03, ESP09 and ESP28).
Topics in Meta-analysis (ESP15)
Introduction to Data-analysis (ESP03)
Regression Analysis (ESP09)
Survival Analysis (ESP28)
August 2012
5.5 ECTS
The second session comprises courses in methodology, data-analysis and biostatistics, followed by one study week. This four-week period will culminate in an examination on the three data-analysis courses ESP03, ESP09 and ESP28).
Topics in Meta-analysis (ESP15)
Introduction to Data-analysis (ESP03)
Regression Analysis (ESP09)
Survival Analysis (ESP28)
FALL SESSION
October - November 2012
7.1 ECTS
This fall session is concluded with examinations.
Genetic-epidemiologic Research Methods (GE02)
SNPs and Human Diseases (GE08)
October - November 2012
7.1 ECTS
This fall session is concluded with examinations.
Genetic-epidemiologic Research Methods (GE02)
SNPs and Human Diseases (GE08)
WINTER/SPRING SESSION II
January - May 2013
6.6 ECTS
This winter/spring session will be concluded with a written exam.
Repeated Measurements in Clinical Studies (EWP07)
Introduction to Clinical and Public Health Genomics (EWP11)
Advances in Genome-Wide Association Studies (GE03)
Family-based Genetic Analysis (GE05)
Elective courses
You may choose 5 to 10 days of ectives(*)
RESEARCH
August 2010 - 2012
2.5 ECTS
The research training starts with formulating a research question and writing a research proposal. This proposal should include, among other things, the research objectives, the study design, the data-collection and the data-analysis procedure, and your time schedule. The research topic you choose, will determine the department or research group you will be assigned to and where you will be carrying out your research project.
26.9 ECTS
You will start working on your research project after approval of your proposal by your personal tutor. This tutor is a senior staff member at one of the departments/research groups participating in Nihes who will supervise you during your research period; you will write a scientific paper under his or her guidance. You are required to present your project to the department/research group of your tutor. This presentation should take place at least three weeks before graduating. Your paper must be approved by your tutor at the beginning of June and should be suitable for submission to an international, scientific journal.
Graduation Ceremony
Graduation takes place at the end of the Erasmus Summer Programme. You can graduate only if the final assessment of your performance is sufficient. You assessment will be based on the examination marks of the courses you attended (50%) and on the quality of your scientific paper (50%).
(*) A total of 2.8 ECTS elective courses are included in the programme. These electives are to be attended during the first and/or second winter/spring session.
January - May 2013
6.6 ECTS
This winter/spring session will be concluded with a written exam.
Repeated Measurements in Clinical Studies (EWP07)
Introduction to Clinical and Public Health Genomics (EWP11)
Advances in Genome-Wide Association Studies (GE03)
Family-based Genetic Analysis (GE05)
Elective courses
You may choose 5 to 10 days of ectives(*)
RESEARCH
August 2010 - 2012
2.5 ECTS
The research training starts with formulating a research question and writing a research proposal. This proposal should include, among other things, the research objectives, the study design, the data-collection and the data-analysis procedure, and your time schedule. The research topic you choose, will determine the department or research group you will be assigned to and where you will be carrying out your research project.
26.9 ECTS
You will start working on your research project after approval of your proposal by your personal tutor. This tutor is a senior staff member at one of the departments/research groups participating in Nihes who will supervise you during your research period; you will write a scientific paper under his or her guidance. You are required to present your project to the department/research group of your tutor. This presentation should take place at least three weeks before graduating. Your paper must be approved by your tutor at the beginning of June and should be suitable for submission to an international, scientific journal.
Graduation Ceremony
Graduation takes place at the end of the Erasmus Summer Programme. You can graduate only if the final assessment of your performance is sufficient. You assessment will be based on the examination marks of the courses you attended (50%) and on the quality of your scientific paper (50%).
(*) A total of 2.8 ECTS elective courses are included in the programme. These electives are to be attended during the first and/or second winter/spring session.