Public Health in Pandemics (PUBH7116)
Information valid for Summer Semester, 2023
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Public Health School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
5 day short course
Assessment methods
Group presentation
Individual report
Course enquiries
A/Prof Nick Osborne
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Summer Semester, 2023 (27/11/2023 - 10/02/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Summer Semester, 2023 (27/11/2023 - 10/02/2024) | Herston | In Person | Course Profile |
| Summer Semester, 2024 (25/11/2024 - 08/02/2025) | Herston | External | Profile unavailable |
| Summer Semester, 2024 (25/11/2024 - 08/02/2025) | Herston | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the role of public health in identifying and responding to emerging infectious diseases in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This course will cover: Communicable disease control including surveillance, outbreak investigation and interventions Public health impacts both direct and indirect Broader social, economic and health impacts in the population
