Epidemiology | Federation University

HEAPH6002 Epidemiology

This unit will provide the basic concepts of Epidemiology, which is one of the key disciplines of Public Health. Students will be able to understand the association between risk factors and disease outcome through utilizing different epidemiological study designs and analyses. They will also be able to understand the concepts of primary and secondary prevention of diseases, evaluation of outcomes, disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, comparisons of interventions and impact on relevant public health policies. Findings from epidemiological studies can direct individuals and community people to modify risk factors for a disease on one hand, and inform policy makers to adopt policy and practice changes on the other hand. In summary, this course will prepare the students to understand how to use Epidemiology to respond to public health issues at local and international settings.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,192
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,192

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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