PUBH 7016 Introduction to Epidemiology

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 401076

Coordinator Dafna Merom Opens in new window

Description Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of disease and other health-related conditions in populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems. Epidemiology encompasses a broad range of activities fundamental to the health sciences. The course is aimed to equip students with the ability to understand and critically appraise evidence from the health sciences used in the formulation of clinical interventions, assessments of population disease burden, and development of health policy. Students will be taught the fundamental concepts and principles of epidemiology and will be given the opportunities through exercises and tutorials to apply these concepts and principles to case studies from current epidemiological research and practice.

School Health Sciences

Discipline Epidemiology

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Equivalent Subjects PUBH 7015

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program

Assumed Knowledge

High school mathematics (arithmetic, formulas and algebra, reading graphs).

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
Short Answer 300 words 20 N Individual
Critical Review 500 words 30 N Individual
Essay 2,500 words 50 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • Webb, P., Bain, C. & Page, A. (2020). Essential Epidemiology: An Introduction for Students and Health Professionals (4th ed.). Cambridge University Press. Edition Cambridge University Press: Cambridge. ISBN 9781107529151
  • Webb P, Bain C, Page A. (2017). Essential Epidemiology. An Introduction for Students and Health Professionals, 3rd Edition Cambridge University Press: Cambridge. ISBN 9781107529151
  • Webb, P., Bain, C. & Page, A. (2020). Essential Epidemiology: An Introduction for Students and Health Professionals (4th ed.). Cambridge University Press. Edition Cambridge University Press: Cambridge. ISBN 9781107529151

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