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149604 v.2 Master of Applied Epidemiology


MAppEpi(Curtin)

Introduction

This course provides advanced studies in epidemiology and biostatistics specifically designed to broaden the knowledge, competence, research and analytical skills of those currently working in the health or related fields with combination of epidemiology and biostatistics units offered together with a dissertation undertaken in a public health-related area.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelors degree plus two years of relevant post-bachelor degree work experience. Work experience is assessed on the basis of - level of seniority and responsibility, job description, work based referee report, publications or other written reports and short courses or conference attendance.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. External study is also available.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Applied Epidemiology or the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

   
11547 v.2 ## Epidemiology 781 3.0 25.0
13150 v.3   Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases 681 4.0 25.0
13230 v.2   Foundations of Public Health 681 3.0 25.0
13554 v.2 ## Epidemiology and Biostatistics 782 4.0 25.0
      OR    
6103 v.7 ## Epidemiology and Biostatistics 582 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
13149 v.2   Epidemiology 683 4.0 25.0
4858 v.6   Epidemiology and Biostatistics 684 4.0 25.0
      SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

   
300397 v.2 Epidemiology Coursework Stream (MAppEpid) 100.0
      OR    
300398 v.2 Epidemiology Dissertation Stream (MAppEpid) 100.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
4712 v.3   Qualitative Methods in Health Research 582 4.0 25.0
4860 v.5   Health Economics 584 3.0 25.0
10658 v.4   Control of Infectious Disease 682 3.0 25.0
11099 v.2   Health Planning and Evaluation 582 3.0 25.0
12450 v.3   Geographic Data Analysis 582 5.0 25.0
13555 v.2   Field Epidemiology 684 8.0 25.0
           
## These units can be taken by part-time students only and replace the two 700 level units that are for full-time study.
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodAll*InternalExternal
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.



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