Introduction to Epidemiology (PUBH7600)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2021
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Public Health School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Assessment methods
Case-Based Modules, Critical Appraisal, Short Answer Tests
Course enquiries
Semester 1: Dr Melinda Protani Semester 2: Assoc Prof Lisa Hall
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | Herston | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course covers: definition and history of Epidemiology; measures of disease prevalence, incidence and risk; study designs; measures of association between exposure and disease; chance, bias, confounding, mediation and effect-modification; association and causation; critical appraisal and integration of the evidence; outbreaks and surveillance; disease prevention; screening; current challenges and future directions.