Online Courses Handbook 2003

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 4.0 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

13555 v.2 Field Epidemiology 684 8.0 25.0

## These units can be taken by part-time students only.

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