UO Epidemiological Principles and Methods

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PUBH 3008
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Course ID
204698
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Public Health
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

In this course, students will develop an understanding of epidemiological principles and methods. This includes: descriptive epidemiology; analytical epidemiology; measures of association; epidemiological study design; health data sources; data management; disease risk; causation and bias; descriptive and inferential statistics; data analysis, statistical software use.

Course learning outcomes

  • Discuss the key principles and methods in the discipline of epidemiology.
  • Use basic features of a statistical software package.
  • Synthesise epidemiological data using statistical software to answer a research question.
  • Discuss strengths and limitations of specific epidemiological research designs and methods.
  • Communicate an understanding of epidemiological research principles and methods using appropriate language.

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Health Science
Bachelor of Public Health