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Overview

Who should do this specialisation? The Master of Public Health in Epidemiology specialisation will equip public health graduates with knowledge of the principles of epidemiology that underpin public health programs and policies. The specialisation will be aimed at public health students and professionals interested in learning the skills required to … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Demonstrate an understanding of the use and purpose of epidemiological and biostatistical analyses in public health and medical research;
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Demonstrate the ability to design an appropriate epidemiological study to answer a specific research question (RQ)
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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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Demonstrate the ability to conduct appropriate analyses using a statistical package.
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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 Public Health - MPH9045 - Public Health
Master of Public Health (Extension) - MPH(Extn)9046 - Public Health (Extension)

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 24 UOC.

Specialisation Defining Courses12 Units of Credit:

Specialisation Related Prescribed Electives

Project Internship or Elective

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Additional Information

Stream Convenor

Dr Kathleen Falster 

Email: k.falster@unsw.edu.au

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