During the placement the candidate will complete the following core activities:
- conduct or participate substantively in a field investigation of a potentially serious public health problem that requires a rapid public health response;
- analyse a surveillance or other health information system;
- evaluate a public health surveillance or other health information system. In addition, candidates may also design and/or implement a surveillance system;
- conduct and interpret an epidemiologic study to assess a concern of public health importance;
It is expected that an extensive literature review will form part of one of the Projects, typically the epidemiological study.
In addition to the projects, by the end of the program MAE students are expected to: write a scientific manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal; write a report for a public health bulletin or other relevant audience; give an oral presentation at a national or international scientific conference; respond appropriately to written or oral public health inquiries; prepare at least one (and participate in all) 'lesson from the field'.
Indicative Assessment
An ongoing, regularly scheduled assessment of the candidate's work. At the end of each of three semesters, the course is deemed to have been completed satisfactorily and a 'continuing unit' recorded. At the end of the fourth semester the result is either 'Course Requirement Satisfied' or 'Fail'.The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
Full time placement, for 18 months out of the two year program, in a State or Territory health department or similar organisation is compulsory.Requisite and Incompatibility
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4092 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $5454 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
