Introduction to Epidemiology (PUBH7600)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Public Health School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
Workshop 14 Hours/ Semester
7 x 2 hours workshops spread throughout the semester
Assessment methods
Case-Based Modules
Critical Appraisal
Short Answer Tests
Course enquiries
A/Prof Lisa Hall
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | Herston | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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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.