Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

The unit will cover applications of epidemiological techniques to clinical research including discussions of evidence, therapy, causation, variation and agreement, the normal range, diagnostic test selection, validation and interpretation, natural history and prognosis, bias, generalisability, systematic reviews and clinical guidelines.

Objectives

On completion of this subject students should be able to critically appraise evidence relating to the causation, diagnosis, natural history, treatment and prognosis of disease.

Assessment

Written / online weekly assessment tasks 50%
Final assignment 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Prof Michael Abramson

Contact hours

15 contact hours over 2 days

Prerequisites

MPH1040 and MPH1041 or MPH1030 and MPH1031

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad