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MEDI1013 Introduction to Public Health

Updated: 26 March 2009
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale JMP Semester 1 On Campus
Online level Level D - Comp/internet essential
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites candidature in BMed
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Rafat Hussain (rhussain@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

Enables students to gain an understanding of the public health issues related to the investigation, management and prevention of health problems in groups and communities, as well as gaining an insight into research methodology and a critical appreciation of the medical literature with an emphasis on evidence-based practice.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Please consult coordinator
Recommended Material
Optional
Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Clinical Epidemiology: The Essentials
ISBN: 9780781752152
Fletcher, R.W. and Fletcher, S.W., Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins 4th ed.
Text refers to: JMP Semester 1 , On Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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