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Infectious Disease Epidemiology (POPH90112) // Further information
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
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Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
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Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Students will be provided with the appropriate links, references and resources on the LMS throughout the subject to complete all the learning tasks and assessments.
The following two texts are useful reference texts for those planning a career in infectious disease epidemiology, but please note again, these are optional and not necessary to successfully complete the Infectious Disease Epidemiology subject.
* Sonja A. Rasmussen and Richard A. Goodman, editors. The CDC field epidemiology manual. 4th edition. Oxford University Press; New York; 2019.
* David L. Heymann, editor. Control of Communicable Diseases Manual. 20th Edition. AHPA Press; Washington DC; 2014.
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- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Science (Epidemiology) Course Master of Epidemiology Course Master of Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation Global Health Major Environment and Public Health Major Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation Epidemiology and Biostatistics - Links to additional information
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024