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Fiocruz Is Offering a Unique Opportunity for Healthcare Professionals! With a Specialization Course in Public Health Epidemiology, You Will Have the Chance to Qualify with a Certificate Recognized by MEC and Stand Out in the Market. Don’t Miss This Chance to Change Your Career and Contribute to Public Health in Brazil!
Fiocruz is accepting applications for the specialization in Public Health Epidemiology 2025, offered by the National School of Public Health Sérgio Arouca (ENSP).
The course offers 18 spots and will be conducted in in-person format.
With a total of 540 hours of coursework, the postgraduate program aims to qualify professionals to work in disease analysis and control, in addition to contributing to the strengthening of public health policies in Brazil.
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The selection is especially aimed at professionals already working in the Unified Health System (SUS), but it is also open to graduates from other health-related fields.
The specialization course lasts for 12 months and will be held four days a week, with intensive classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Starting on August 6, 2025, and ending on August 27, 2026, the course will cover highly relevant topics, such as public health surveillance, epidemiology of non-communicable chronic diseases, epidemiological data analysis, and other advanced subjects in the field.
Structure of the Specialization Course
With a workload of 540 hours, the course is divided into three main modules. The Mandatory Common Core (with 360 hours) includes fundamental content on epidemiology and public health, being essential for building the theoretical foundation.
The Complementary Training module (90 hours) offers supplementary knowledge in data analysis and health policies, while the Guidance and Defense of the Final Project module (90 hours) focuses on preparing for the completion of a final project.
Among the key topics that will be covered throughout the course, the following stand out:
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology (60 hours)
- Epidemiology of Non-communicable Chronic Diseases (60 hours)
- Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases (60 hours)
- Public Health Surveillance (60 hours)
- Epidemiological Data Analysis (60 hours)
- Health Information (60 hours)
- Special Topics in Epidemiology (90 hours)
These modules were designed to update and deepen professionals’ knowledge of the main areas of epidemiology, as well as to provide training for the analysis and management of data regarding public health in Brazil.
Final Project and the Application of Acquired Knowledge
The Final Project (TCC), which will be developed during the last semester, represents one of the greatest challenges of the specialization.
Students will have the opportunity to apply all the knowledge acquired during the course in practical projects related to public health research.
Guidance for the TCC defense will take place between August 27, 2026, and December 18, 2026, with the aim of assessing students’ ability to conduct a rigorous and relevant study in the health field.
The specialization in Public Health Epidemiology at Fiocruz has been recognized as one of the most important in the country for health professionals, as it provides a certificate recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC), validating participants’ qualification and opening doors for career advancement in both public and private health systems.
What to Expect from the Course?
The course offers a dynamic academic environment, with highly qualified teachers and recognized specialists in the field of epidemiology.
Throughout the course, students will have access to a network of professional contacts that can be very useful for their career development.
The course has an integrated approach, combining theory and practice, and will provide students with a comprehensive education to enable them to act competently in various areas of public health.
The Impact of Specializing in Epidemiology
With the increasing complexity of public health issues in Brazil and around the world, training in epidemiology becomes ever more essential.
Epidemiology specialists play a crucial role in health policy formulation, data analysis, and disease outbreaks and epidemics control, especially in a global scenario of constant changes in epidemiological dynamics.
The Fiocruz course prepares students to be transformative agents, capable of developing innovative and effective solutions for public health.
How to Apply for the Specialization in Epidemiology at Fiocruz
Applications for the specialization are open until April 28, 2025, with an application fee of R$100.
To ensure participation in the selection process, candidates must access the SIGA LS platform (www.sigals.fiocruz.br), fill out the application form, and submit the required documentation.
Registration is exclusively online and must be completed before 4 PM (Brasilia time) on the deadline day.
The course is aimed at graduates of courses recognized by MEC, focusing on professionals who work or intend to work in the field of public health, especially in SUS.
The goal is to train participants to become epidemiology specialists, with a deep understanding of the dynamics of diseases in the population and the public policies necessary for their control.
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