Global & Community Medicine 3: Community Medicine (MEDI2043)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2016
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Units
1
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
1 Lecture hour
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
MEDI2006
Prerequisite
Successful completion of Year 1 MBBS
Companion
MEDI2011 Clinical Science 1, MEDI2021 Clinical Practice 1, MEDI2033 Ethics & Professional Practice 3
Restricted
Restricted to MBBS Students ONLY
Assessment methods
The exam counts for 45%, and the various assignments for 55% (essay 40%, peer-review 5%, online tutorials 10%).
Course enquiries
Course description
Students are introduced to key aspects of community medicine practice. Major topics include: the application of public health principles and perspectives to community medicine; public health assessment and understanding risk; community interventions; health services; and the social organization of health care.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | Herston | Internal | Course Profile |
