This unit will introduce advanced concepts in epidemiology and explore quantitative methods required for interpretating and conducting epidemiological studies. The unit will be of particular interest to students who plans to undertake epidemiological research with a good understanding of quantitative methods.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and discuss methodological and practical issues involved in designing and conducting epidemiological studies;
2. Use knowledge in epidemiological and biostatistics theory and methods in solving public health problems;
3. Apply epidemiological analysis tools to analyse and describe data;
4. Develop reflective critical thinking skills in critical appraisal of existing literature on public health practice, policy and research to enhance health outcomes and care and transform health services; and
5. Critique, interpret and synthesise evidence from existing literature to support health promotion and the surveillance, management, and prevention of health-related events.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas

Prerequisites

9594 Epidemiology and Principles of Research PG

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.