Master of Clinical Epidemiology

Course code: 2311 + Course abbreviation: MClinEpi + Total credit points required: 72 + 3 semesters full-time, 6 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 health professionals make rational evidence-based decisions in clinical practice and undertake small clinical research projects. Clinical epidemiology attempts to answer clinical questions relevant to the daily practice of medicine and other health sciences and to improve patient care. It focuses on individuals or groups of patients in clinical settings.

Course objectives

On completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. demonstrate a detailed understanding of clinical epidemiology and biostatistics; 2. become familiar with clinical research methodology, including randomised controlled trials; 3. demonstrate an ability to critically appraise the quantitative epidemiological literature; 4. appreciate the contribution of systematic reviews to evidence based practice; 5. demonstrate an ability to apply the principles of clinical epidemiology to clinical practice; 6. display a working knowledge of other applications of epidemiology; and 7. develop a research protocol and undertake a epidemiological research project with a clinical focus.

Course structure

The course consists of five core units, and two elective options of seven electives, or four electives plus a minor research project.

Core units

MPH1040 Introductory epidemiology
MPH1041 Introductory biostatistics
MPH2002 Clinical epidemiology
MPH2013 Research methods
MPH2036 Controlled clinical trials
MPH2037 Measurement in clinical research

Elective options

Option one

Seven electives

Option two

Four electives
Minor research project

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
MPH2045 Principles of environmental health risk assessment
MPH2056 Injury epidemiology and prevention
MPH2060 Prevention: policies and strategies
MPH2070 Advanced statistical methods for clinical research
MPH2074 Introduction to clinical research methods

Assessment

Assessment includes written assignments, examinations, class participation and optional supervised research project.

Contact details

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

Course coordinator

Professor Michael Abramson

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