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Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the use and purpose of epidemiological and biostatistical analyses in public health and medical research;
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2.
Demonstrate the ability to design an appropriate epidemiological study to answer a specific research question (RQ)
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3.
Demonstrate the ability to determine the most appropriate methods for analysing epidemiological data given the RQ and type of data available
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4.
Demonstrate the ability to conduct appropriate analyses using a statistical package.
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5.
Demonstrate the ability to interpret the results from statistical analyses and write insightful conclusion from the analyses.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Master of International Public Health - MIPHMaster of Public Health - MPH9043 - Int Pub Health/Pub Health
Master of Public Health - MPH9045 - Public Health
Master of Public Health (Extension) - MPH(Extn)9046 - Public Health (Extension)
Master of Health Management - MHMMaster of Public Health - MPH9047 - Public Health/HealthManagement
Master of International Public Health - MIPHMaster of Public Health (Extension) - MPH(Extn)9054 - International Public Health / Public Health (Extension)
Master of Health Management - MHMMaster of Public Health (Extension) - MPH(Extn)9056 - Public Health (Extension) / Health Management

Specialisation Structure
30 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 30 UOC.

Specialisation Defining Courses

Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

PHCM9517
6 UOC
Advanced Biostatistics and statistical computing
PHCM9518
6 UOC
Advanced Epidemiology

Specialisation Related Electives

Students must take at least 12 UOC of the following courses.

PHCM9050
6 UOC
Immunisation Policy and Practice
PHCM9108
6 UOC
Program Design and Evaluation
PHCM9132
6 UOC
Applied Research Methods for Public Health
PHCM9604
6 UOC
Tobacco, Alcohol and Illicit Drugs
PHCM9605
6 UOC
International Health
PHCM9606
6 UOC
Reproductive, Maternal and Children's Health
PHCM9612
6 UOC
Environmental Health
PHCM9731
6 UOC
Outbreak Investigation
PHCM9761
6 UOC
Public Health Aspects of Mental Health
PHCM9782
6 UOC
Infectious Diseases Challenges: Epidemiology and Control
PHCM9784
6 UOC
Tropical Disease Control
PHCM9785
6 UOC
Predictive modelling in public health
PHCM9786
6 UOC
Global Approaches to Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and Cancer Prevention

Project Internship or Elective

Students must take a 6 UOC postgraduate elective course offered by SPHCM, or a project or internship in an epidemiology-related topic.

PHCM9143
6 UOC
Internship
PHCM9148
6 UOC
Minor Project

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Additional Information

Stream Convenor

Dr. Bayzid Rahman
Tel: + 61 (2) 9385 8660
Email: b.rahman@unsw.edu.au

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