DPH6005

Doctor of public health: Public health practice ( 12 points, SCA Band 2, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Professor M Abramson

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
MMS-ALFRED First semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)
MMS-ALFRED Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Supervised practical placement in University Departments and Centres, hospitals, affiliated research Institutes, community health services, non-government organisations or the Dept of Human Services. Giving students the opportunity to interact with practising public health professionals. Students are co-supervised by a member of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences academic staff.

Objectives: On completion of this unit, students will be able to: 1. demonstrate a thorough understanding of quantative research methods in public health; 2. design, develop and present an original research protocol; 3. prepare an application for approval by an Ethics Committee; 4. design and outline methods for validating a questionnaire suitable for data entry; and 5. write a paper suitable for publication in a peer reviewed journal.

Homepage: www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/postgrad/

Assessment: Written report 100%

Prerequisites: DPH6001 and DPH6002