Epidemiology 3 (POPH90243)

This subject is a core subject within the Master of Epidemiology and the Master of Science (Epidemiology) and an elective within the Master of Public Health and Master of Environment.

This subject includes advanced, practical and emerging methods in epidemiology and follows on from Epidemiology 1 and 2. Within this subject there will be four themes:

• Screening and Diagnostic tests. Within this theme the design of studies to investigate the validity and reliability of diagnostic and screening tests will be discussed. Practical computer labs on the analysis of real epidemiological data evaluating such tests will be conducted.
• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials and observational studies. Within this theme the critical appraisal, and practical aspects and steps in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses will be covered. STATA computer practicals will be included.
• Epidemiology in Practice. Within this theme the practical aspects of working as an epidemiologist will be included. Such activities include writing epidemiological papers, considering the ethical implications of research, developing and project protocols, and developing budgets will be covered.
• Emerging activities and issues in Epidemiology. Within this theme emerging methods and issues will be discussed.