PUBH 7016 Introduction to Epidemiology
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 |
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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
Teaching Periods