The Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine offers a course leading to the degree of Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology. This course is designed to assist clinicians who wish to familiarise themselves with clinical research methodology and to individuals employed in public health related positions who wish to upgrade their skills in epidemiology. The course may be completed in one year full-time or over two years part-time. The course aims to provide a detailed understanding of the subjects 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.
Candidates must have a university degree or equivalent and have had at least two years, preferably longer, postgraduate work experience in a health-related field before undertaking the course.
Compulsory subjects include MPH1012 (Epidemiology and biostatistics), MPH2002 (Clinical epidemiology), and MPH2036 (Controlled clinical trials). Elective subjects are chosen from a list of options relevant to clinical epidemiology and currently available within the Master of Public Health program.
Assessment is by written examinations and assignments.
Inquiries should be directed to the postgraduate courses administrator, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Commercial Road, Prahran 3181.
The Department of Community Medicine and General Practice offers a Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine through a distance education mode. The objectives of the degree are to (1) foster general practitioner critical appraisal skills in reference to the nature of the discipline, its daily practice and its literature and research basis; (2) provide a course of study for general practitioners wishing to expand their knowledge and skills in areas relevant to general practice, to meet their own personal and professional needs as well as the needs of the patients and the community in which they practice; and (3) enlarge the pool of potential general practice teachers and researchers which will help enhance the quality and status of general practice teaching and research amongst professionals and in the wider community. Opportunities exist to upgrade the graduate diploma to the masters degree through additional coursework and a minor thesis. The graduate diploma is conducted over two years (part-time). The course is available for graduates with a minimum of two years postgraduate experience who are currently registered by the medical board in their respective State or who have a qualification which is registrable in a State of the Commonwealth. Preference will be given to applicants currently employed in active general practice. This course is particularly suitable for doctors in rural practice anywhere in Australia.
The course consists of two compulsory subjects:
Assessment is by coursework participation, assignments with occasional special projects and formal examinations from time to time.
Inquiries should be directed to the Department of Community Medicine and General Practice, 867 Centre Road, East Bentleigh 3165.
The Department of Pathology and Immunology provides a course leading to the degree of Graduate Diploma in Immunology. The course may be taken either as a full-time one-year course or as a part-time course over two years.
The course is designed to provide training in laboratory immunology as it applies to medical and paramedical problems in hospitals and industrial and other biological laboratories. Candidates may be accepted from medical, dental, veterinary and science graduates with interests in the practical aspects of immunology.
Although the course will include some instruction in research methods, it is not intended primarily as preparation for a research career in immunology, (for which the BSc(Hons) course is more appropriate). Factors which will be taken into consideration when selecting candidates will be their academic record, their career since graduating, and an assessment of their ability to profit from the course.
The course comprises three sections: (1) a basic course in general immunology which includes lectures, seminars, practical classes and demonstrations; (2) a concurrent course in applied immunology including laboratory diagnostic work and immunopathology. The candidates are expected to be able to perform the diagnostic procedures and to be able to interpret the significance of test results; and (3) a supervised project related to a topic studied in section 2, with special emphasis on the design and conduct of an investigation and experience in the use of appropriate techniques rather than its intrinsic interest as a research project. Where possible, the project will be tailored to the candidate's special area of interest.
Assessment is by two 2000-word essays, laboratory workbooks for practical classes and laboratory rotations, written examination, practical examination and research project report.
Inquiries should be directed to the head of the Department of Pathology and Immunology, Monash Medical School, Alfred Hospital, Commercial Road, Prahran 3181.
The Department of Microbiology provides a course leading to a Graduate Diploma in Microbiology. The course may be taken either as a full-time one-year course or as a part-time course over two years.
The course aims to increase the level of knowledge and understanding in selected areas of microbiology to that equivalent to a Master of Science Part 1.
Although the course will include some instruction in research methods, it is not intended primarily as a preparation for a research career in microbiology (for which the BSc(Hons) course or the MSc Part 1 course are more appropriate); nor is it intended to be taken immediately after an undergraduate course in microbiology. Factors which will be taken into consideration when selecting candidates will be their academic record, their career since graduating, and an assessment of their ability to profit from the course.
Assessment is by means of written examinations, assignments and completion of a short research project.
Inquiries should be made to the head of the Department of Microbiology, Monash University, Clayton 3168.
The Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Health, offered by the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, is designed to assist health professionals understand how occupational and other environments affect health and to intervene appropriately, sensitively and self-critically. The course is open to medical and non-medical graduates with related science or health background.
The seven subjects are completed over two part-time years. The first year subjects in 1997 are MPH1012 (Epidemiology and biostatistics) semester 1; MPH2041 (Risk management and law), MPH2042 (Rehabilitation and health promotion) semester 2. The second-year subjects in 1997 are MPH2043 (Chemical environment I), MPH2044 (Physical environment) semester 1; MPH2045 (Chemical environment II) and MPH2046 (Biological environment) semester 2.
Assessment will comprise written examinations, assignments, practical exercises and student presentations.
Inquiries should be directed to the postgraduate courses coordinator, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Commercial Road, Prahran 3181.
The Institute of Reproduction and Development, in association with Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research, provides a course leading to a Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences. The course may be taken either as a full-time one-year course or as a part-time course over two years.
The aims and objectives of the course are to provide a detailed training in current theories and principles of reproductive biology and medicine; instruction and experience in various practical skills currently in use; and an understanding of changing issues in reproduction and the implications of new reproductive technologies.
The Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences provides suitable training to effectively implement, maintain and develop procedures in the fields of breeding improvement programs; IVF technology; reproductive diseases; clinical and basic laboratory activities; and commercial ventures.
Candidates must have a biological, medical, paramedical, agricultural or veterinary sciences degree from an approved tertiary institution, or qualifications and experience which are deemed equivalent.
The main elements of the course are:
Assessment is by written examinations, practical reports, and presentation of assignments in written and oral form.
Inquiries should be directed to Ms S A Wilson, Department of Anatomy, Monash University, Clayton 3168.
The Department of Community Medicine and General Practice offers a distance education course leading to the degree of Graduate Diploma in Rural Health. The degree is undertaken full-time over one year or part-time over two years.
The course aims are to produce graduates who are well equipped to provide high quality health care specifically oriented to the health needs of rural communities; to develop and extend the knowledge, skills and attitudes of rural health care professionals; and to prepare health practitioners to live and work in rural communities.
Candidates are selected on the basis of academic and professional merit. Preference is given to candidates who hold current registration in a relevant health discipline and who are working in rural areas or are preparing for a career in rural practice. Candidates must have a minimum of a pass bachelors degree or a qualification deemed equivalent and a minimum period of one year's relevant clinical experience.
The course consists of four compulsory generic core subjects and four discipline-specific clinical practice subjects. The compulsory core subjects are:
Assessment is by written assignments and papers, projects, student journals, literature review and formal assessment.
Inquiries should be directed to Dr R Hall, Centre for Rural Health, Latrobe Regional Hospital, Ollerton Avenue, Moe, 3825.
The Department of Microbiology provides a course leading to a Graduate Diploma in Venereology. The course may be taken either as a full-time one-year course or as a part-time course over two years. Candidates for this course must be medical practitioners licensed to practice in the State of Victoria.
The aim of the course is to provide specialist practitioners, or general practitioners who have an interest in this field, with a sound knowledge of the clinical and theoretical aspects of the sexually transmissible diseases (STDs) and special training in their diagnosis and management.
Coursework
Candidates are required to undertake the equivalent of fifty clinical sessions to complete the course.
Class presentations
Each candidate will be expected to prepare a detailed case study and present it at a combined meeting of the Venereology Society of Victoria and the Victorian Chapter of the Australasian College of Venereologists. In addition, the study should be written up as a case study or literature review in a form suitable for publication.
Assessment is by combined practicals and theoretical examination, written assignments and examinations, supervisors reports and case presentations.
Further information can be obtained from Professor R Coppel, Department of Microbiology, Monash University, Clayton 3168.
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