Global & Community Medicine 3: Community Medicine (MEDI2043)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2016
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
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
Students have to pass each of the components of the assessment, i.e. attendance at one workshop, community organisation profile (group assignment) report, and MCQ exam.
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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 |
