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BMS1142 · Monash University

Biomedical data and population health

Credit points
6
Level
1
Workload
—
Faculty
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

What it covers

In this unit you will explore the applications of biostatistical and epidemiological concepts to typical problems in the biomedical literature. Much emphasis is placed on the methods used to explore, categorise and analyse biomedical health data and then apply it to population health problems. This unit includes the population view of health and disease, epidemiological principles, ethical principles, research study design and biostatistical calculations and analysis of data.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Data analysisExercise15%
ExaminationExamination35%
Research activityDemonstration25%
Biomedical critical appraisalProject25%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonBlended