POPH30003 Real World Epidemiology
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 5.5 class hours a week
Is POPH30003 hard?
POPH30003: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it harder: 5.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Using epidemiology on real health cases, from reading study evidence to modelling how an infection spreads.
After it you can
- Judge how strong health study evidence is, including bias and confounding
- Analyse health data and use the results to make public health decisions
- Build a simple model of how an infectious disease spreads
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Dentist, Medical practitioner (doctor), Optometrist, Physiotherapist, Registered nurse, Laboratory scientist, Psychologist, Biomedical Engineer
How it’s assessed
Presentations 10%, Quizzes 20%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 40%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is POPH30003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking POPH30003?
- No prerequisites.
- Does POPH30003 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Presentations 10%, Quizzes 20%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 40%.
- How many class hours a week does POPH30003 have?
- 5.5 h a week in class
- Can I take POPH30003 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after POPH30003?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example POPH30005.
- Can I rate POPH30003?
- 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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