Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Course

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.

On completion of this course, students should:

• have detailed understanding of epidemiology and biostatistics
• be familiar with clinical research methodology
• be able to demonstrate the ability to critically appraise medical literature
• be able to participate in projects requiring epidemiological and biostatistical expertise
• be able to demonstrate the ability to apply the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics to clinical practice.

Assessment

Assessment includes written assignments and examinations.

The course consists of eight core units.

Core units

• MPH1040 Introductory epidemiology
• MPH1041 Introductory biostatistics
• MPH2013 Research methods
• MPH2036 Clinical trials
• MPH2037 Clinical measurement
• MPH2039 Meta analysis and systematic reviews
• MPH2077 Data management and computing
• MPH2083 Ethics, good research practice and practical research skills

This course articulates with the Master of Clinical Epidemiology or can lead to the Master of Public Health.

Students may exit this course with a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Methods providing all requirements of that award have been met.

Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research Methods