This course equips clinicians and public health professionals with skills in clinical research methodology associated with epidemiology. Students gain a detailed understanding of epidemiology and biostatistics to a level that enables critical and detailed appraisal of epidemiological literature, and the conduct of projects requiring epidemiological and biostatistical expertise. The course consists of six core units and two electives covering introductory epidemiology, introductory biostatistics, clinical trials, clinical measurement, chronic diseases: epidemiology & prevention, research methods, ethics, good research practice & practical research skills, clinical epidemiology, infectious diseases, meta analysis and systematic reviews, injury epidemiology and prevention. This course articulates with the Master of Clinical Epidemiology and can lead to the Master of Public Health.
Graduates of this program may gain further employment or promotion as physicians, surgeons, clinicians, physiotherapists, working within general practice settings, maternal and child health settings, in the areas of nutrition, infection control, and/or public health.
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| Intakes | First semester | First semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | 1 year |
| Credit points | 48 total for course | 48 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course. Domestic fee per 48 credit points |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $30,800 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 013402G |
| Monash course code | 0702 | 0702 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact |
All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to the Postgraduate Office, Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne VIC 3004. Telephone: + 613 9903 0563 Email: pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad/ |
All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to the Postgraduate Office, Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne VIC 3004. Telephone: + 613 9903 0563 Email: pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad/ |
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and relevant professional experience. The department will individually assess applications from students without a degree who have extensive professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience (CV)
Statement of purpose (250 words) outlining reasons for undertaking course
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
Either a medical degree, honours degree or postgraduate diploma in a relevant discipline with an average of credit or above or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university with relevant professional experience in public health. Applicants are also required to have at least two years relevant professional experience in a health-related field.
IELTS 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; TOEFL 600 with a TWE of 5; or a computer-based TOEFL 250 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5
Relevant Work Experience (CV)
Statement of purpose (250 words) outlining reasons for undertaking course
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.
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