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Postgraduate TAS-CAM528-2021

Introduction to Epidemiology

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$2,525 $0

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 22 Feb 2021
  • 12 Jul 2021
UTAS
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

QS RANKING 2021

19

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

25

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:

  1. provide evidence of your understanding of different epidemiological study designs and their strengths and weaknesses
  2. provide evidence of your ability to identify and address error and bias in research
  3. provide evidence of your ability to apply epidemiological concepts to the evaluation of research literature regarding evidence for and against causal associations
  4. demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others, both to their benefit and the benefit of their team members
  5. demonstrate an understanding of the calculation and interpretation of some basic epidemiological statistics
Topics covered
    • Principles, theories and practice of epidemiology
    • Epidemiological statistics
    • Epidemiological study designs
    • Research bias
    • Future research
Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Elective
  • TAS-MPH-GCE-2021

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject explores the principles, theories and practice of epidemiology. Students are provided with a comprehensive introduction to the collection and interpretation of epidemiological data within the framework of health, health care delivery and human services. The subject content covers the broad areas of disease distribution, study design, basic quantitative measures, causality, interpretation of data and critical appraisal of the literature. These concepts are explored in the context of contemporary health and health care issues such as non-communicable diseases, cancer screening, mental health, domestic violence, disability and drug and alcohol addiction. The subject focuses on the development of essential skills for logical and scientific assessment and evaluation of the literature. Critical thinking, scientific and analytical competencies are emphasized throughout this subject which builds core skills essential to health and health services research, planning and evaluation of programs and policy formulation.

Assessments

  • x5 Quizzes (25%)
  • Group Discussions (45%)
Textbooks

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