This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to enable them to make valuable contributions to epidemiological research and public health. This course uses teaching examples from communicable and non-communicable diseases. Entrance Requirements Either a Second-class Honours degree of a recognised university in science or related subject, or a degree in medicine. Applications with an appropriate technical qualification, or equivalent qualification and experience from overseas, are also welcomed. Candidates should have some work experience in a health-related field.
All students take the compulsory units and usually take the recommended units.
Students are advised to take no more than two optional units. If a student is very familiar with material in core and recommended units he or she may take more than two optional units after discussion. Students choose one unit from each timetable slot. Some units can be taken only after consultation with the Course Organiser. Health Promotion Sciences, Methods of Vector Control.