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Epidemiology 3 (POPH90243)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
March
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Overview
| Availability | March |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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.
Intended learning outcomes
- Design studies to investigate the validity and reliability of diagnostic and screening tests and analyse data to assess the validity and reliability of the tests.
- Critically appraise and undertake systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials and observational studies
- Work as a member of team in developing a piece of epidemiological work
- Use appropriate student design methodology in the development of a research project grant application.
- Consider ethical issues, budgetary issues and other issues (i.e. data collection and project planning) in a research project development.
- Discuss emerging methods and issues in Epidemiology.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPH90013 | Biostatistics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POPH90014 | Epidemiology 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POPH90144 | Linear & Logistic Regression | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POPH90242 | Epidemiology 2 | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
POPH90146 Study Design in Epidemiology
POPH90147 Epidemiology in Practice
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One written assignment, due on day 5 of teaching
| Day 5 | 20% |
Written 25 word critique of a group's presentation due on the 5th day of teaching.
| Day 5 | 5% |
Group oral presentation held on day 4 of teaching. Students to be assessed as a group.
| Day 4 | 15% |
One 2,500 word written assignment due six weeks after the final day of teaching
| End of the assessment period | 60% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Melissa Russell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 March 2019 to 2 May 2019 Last self-enrol date 4 April 2019 Census date 12 April 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 17 May 2019 Assessment period ends 13 June 2019 March contact information
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Epidemiology Course Master of Science (Epidemiology) Course Master of Public Health Informal specialisation Epidemiology and Biostatistics Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Environment and Public Health Major Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022