EPM5011

Biostatistics work placement (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: A/Prof Andrew Forbes

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit will involve students being exposed to real-life biostatistical problems in an academic health research environment, industry or government. They will be supervised by an experienced biostatistician with a staff or honorary appointment at Monash University. Students will be allocated, or may select, one or more research projects to be involved in. Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the student will assume responsibility for statistical aspects of the relevant research project(s), and will perform an analysis of appropriate complexity for the project. The results will be presented in a written and oral form to the health researcher.

Assessment: Portfolio + Presentation + Research report

Contact Hours: 20 hours per week