2311 - Master of Clinical Epidemiology
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | MClinEpi |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 028956F |
| Managing faculty | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Alfred Hospital) |
| Total credit points required | 72 |
| Duration (years) | 1.5 years FT, 3 years PT |
| Contact details | Postgraduate office: telephone +61 3 9903 0563; email pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/prad/ |
| Course coordinator | Professor Michael Abramson |
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 draws on epidemiological methods to answer clinical questions relevant to the daily practice of health care and to improve patient care. It focuses on individuals or groups of patients in clinical settings.
Assessment
Assessment includes written assignments, examinations, class participation and optional supervised research project.
Objectives
On completion of this course, students should be able to:
- demonstrate a detailed understanding of clinical epidemiology and biostatistics
- become familiar with clinical research methodology, including randomised controlled trials
- demonstrate an ability to critically appraise the quantitative epidemiological literature
- appreciate the contribution of systematic reviews to evidence based practice
- demonstrate an ability to apply the principles of clinical epidemiology to clinical practice
- display a working knowledge of other applications of epidemiology
- develop a research protocol and undertake an epidemiological research project with a clinical focus.
Structure
The course consists of seven core units, plus either five electives, or three electives together with a minor research project.
Requirements
Core units
- MPH1040 Introductory epidemiology
- MPH1041 Introductory biostatistics
- MPH2013 Research methods
- MPH2036 Clinical trials
- MPH2037 Clinical measurement
- MPH2083 Ethics, good research practice and practical research skills
Elective options
Option one
- Five electives
Option two
- Three electives
- Minor research project
Elective units
- MPH2000 Regression methods for epidemiology
- MPH2002 Clinical epidemiology
- MPH2007 Chronic diseases: epidemiology and prevention
- MPH2018 Infectious diseases: epidemiology and prevention
- MPH2039 Meta analysis and systematic reviews
- MPH2056 Injury epidemiology and prevention
- MPH2070 Advanced statistical methods for clinical research
- Minor project (8,000 - 10,000 words)
Progression to further studies
Students who complete this course and achieve a distinction (70 per cent) average may qualify for admission into higher degrees by research (HDR) including the Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy, among others.
Award(s) received on completion
Master of Clinical Epidemiology
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