PUBH 6005 Applied Epidemiology Project
Credit Points 40
Coordinator Kate Mcbride Opens in new window
Description This subject is a capstone subject for high-achieving students (GPA >5.5) enrolled in the Master of Epidemiology. Students will get the opportunity to apply the epidemiological skills learnt during their postgraduate study as a supervised intern within a professional health, research or non-governmental organisation setting. The placement will consist of a minimum of 300 hours work (approximately 10 weeks full time work or equivalent part time). The placement will allow students to you will undertake a project which will make a useful contribution to the workplace and will be assessed via a final report and presentation as well as your professional placement supervisor’s report. Professional settings are usually located external to the University. Examples include Western Sydney Local Health District, South Western Local Health District, Nepean Blue Mountain’s Primary Health Network, Wentwest (Western Sydney) Primary Health Network.
School Medicine
Discipline Epidemiology
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 40cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 6 subject
Restrictions
Must have a GPA >5.5.
Assumed Knowledge
Foundational understanding of epidemiology to be able to apply this knowledge in a professional setting.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal | 800 words | 20 | N | Individual |
| Portfolio | 2000 words | 40 | N | Individual |
| Professional Placement Performance | 300 words | S/U | Y | Individual |
| Report | 3000 words | 40 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
Applied Epidemiology: Theory to Practice. Edited by Brownson, R.C. and Petitti, D.B. By: Ross C. Brownson (Editor), Diana B. Petitti (Editor). 20026 Oxford University Press.
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