POPH20002 Introduction to Epidemiology
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 5 class hours a week
- 20% group work
Is POPH20002 hard?
POPH20002: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 5 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Learn epidemiology as public health staff on a fictional island, tackling outbreaks, chronic disease and health data.
After it you can
- Measure disease in a population
- Explain social and environmental causes of ill health
- Present health data clearly to others
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Laboratory scientist, Psychologist, Biomedical Engineer
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 30%, Presentations 20%, Participation 10%, Assignments 40%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is POPH20002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking POPH20002?
- No prerequisites.
- Does POPH20002 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 30%, Presentations 20%, Participation 10%, Assignments 40%.
- How many class hours a week does POPH20002 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take POPH20002 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate POPH20002?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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