Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology

Course code: 0702 + Course abbreviation: GradDipClinEpi + Total credit points required: 48 + 2 semesters full-time, 4 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

On campus (Alfred Hospital, Melbourne)

Course description

This course, offered by the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, assists clinicians and public health professionals to become familiar with clinical research methodology and upgrade their skills in epidemiology. It provides a detailed understanding of the units 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 articulates with the Master of Clinical Epidemiology or can lead to the Master of Public Health.

Course objectives

On completion of this course, students should: 1. have detailed understanding of epidemiology and biostatistics; 2. be familiar with clinical research methodology; 3. be able to demonstrate the ability to critically appraise medical literature; 4. be able to participate in projects requiring epidemiological and biostatistical expertise; and 5. be able to demonstrate the ability to apply the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics to clinical practice.

Course structure

The course consists of four core units and four elective units.

Core units

MPH1040 Introductory epidemiology
MPH1041 Introductory biostatistics
MPH2002 Clinical epidemiology
MPH2036 Controlled clinical trials

Elective units

MPH2000 Regression methods for epidemiology
MPH2007 Methods for chronic disease epidemiology
MPH2018 Infectious disease epidemiology
MPH2037 Measurement in clinical research
MPH2039 Meta analysis
MPH2056 Injury epidemiology and prevention
MPH2070 Advanced statistical methods for clinical research

Assessment

Assessment includes written assignments and examinations.

Contact details

Postgraduate Office: telephone: +61 3 9903 0563; email: pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au or visit www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad/

Course coordinator

Professor Michael Abramson

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