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New Course at Fiocruz: Institution Opens Specialization in Health Area with a Course Load of 540 Hours with a Certificate of Completion. Don’t Miss This Opportunity to Boost Your Career!
Attention, everyone who already works or wants to grow within the SUS: Fiocruz is with open enrollments for a top course in public health. The National School of Public Health Sergio Arouca (ENSP/Fiocruz) announced that a face-to-face specialization in Epidemiology will be held, aimed at those who want to stand out in the market and improve their lives. The course is serious, with a duration of 540 hours, and at the end, there is a recognized certificate.
And it’s not just any little course — the organizer is one of the most respected health institutions in Brazil, Fiocruz, which is constantly researching and training qualified people for the public health system. This already gives a huge boost to your resume.
Who Can Enroll?
The course is aimed at those who already have a complete higher education and, mainly, at those who already work in some area of the SUS. If you work in a public hospital, basic health unit, health surveillance, or any other part of the public health network, this could be a golden opportunity.
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During the classes, students will dive into the knowledge of epidemiology, which is the study that helps understand how diseases spread and how we can prevent this from happening. With this, the professional learns to use the right data to take actions that help improve the health of the population.
Moreover, the course teaches how to handle data, perform analyses, understand health inequalities, and see how all of this changes over time. In other words, the student leaves prepared to face the reality of the daily public system with more preparation and knowledge.
How the Fiocruz Course Will Work
The specialization will be face-to-face, with classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 8 AM to 5 PM, starting on August 6, 2025 and going until August 27, 2026. The student also needs to complete a final project, which must be submitted by December 18, 2026.
The course is divided into three modules, covering very important themes for health professionals to understand the current scenario in Brazil:
- Health Information (60h)
- Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases (60h)
- Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases (60h)
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology (60h)
- Public Health Surveillance (60h)
- Special Topics in Epidemiology (90h)
- Analysis of Epidemiological Data (60h)
How to Enroll in the Fiocruz Course
Those who want to participate need to hurry, because enrollment is open until April 28 and there are only 18 spots available. Of these, 30% are reserved for affirmative actions (that is, to increase access for people who have historically faced more barriers).
The application fee is R$ 100. First, it is necessary to fill out an electronic form on the SIGA LS Platform and then send the required documentation.
Where Will the Course Be Held?
Classes and exams will take place in the building of ENSP/Fiocruz, located at Rua Leopoldo Bulhões, 1480 – Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro (RJ).
The selection will have two stages. The first is a written in-person exam, which will take place on May 23, from 9 AM to 12:30 PM. Those who pass will go to the second phase: an interview and analysis of the letter of intention (where you explain why you want to take the course) and the letter of release from the institution where you work. This stage will be between June 24 and June 30.
To know all the details, just check the announcement on the ENSP/Fiocruz website.
Why It’s Worth It to Enroll?
For those already in public health or wanting to enter on the right foot, this Fiocruz specialization is a great opportunity to truly learn and also enhance your resume. The content is very comprehensive, the teaching is serious, and the knowledge acquired can open many doors. It’s not just a course completion certificate — it’s high-level training, provided by those who understand the subject.
Oh, and it’s worth remembering: courses like this don’t come around every day. So, if you’re interested, don’t wait until the last minute.
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