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Epidemiology 3 (POPH90243)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
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
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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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 considering the ethical implications of research, developing project protocols, data management, the use of administrative datasets in research, standardisation, bias analysis
- 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.
- Communicate the results of epidemiological studies
- 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 study design methodology and consider related aspects (e.g. ethics, scope) in the development of a research proposal
- Discuss emerging methods and issues in Epidemiology
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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POPH90013 | Biostatistics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
POPH90014 | Epidemiology 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
POPH90144 | Linear & Logistic Regression | July (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
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that students have a basic understanding of excel
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Group oral presentation with moderation by peer review (group). Students to be assessed as a group. Held on the 4th day of teaching.
| Day 4 | 15% |
One written assignment, due 1 week after the end of the teaching period.
| During the assessment period | 25% |
One 2,750 word written assignment due during the examination period
| During the examination 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 16 March 2020 to 24 April 2020 Last self-enrol date 24 March 2020 Census date 24 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 29 May 2020 Assessment period ends 26 June 2020 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 Major Tailored Specialisation Major Environment and Public Health Informal specialisation Epidemiology and Biostatistics Major Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation 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