Calendar 2001–02

Postgraduate Studies • Medicine 285 scientific research. The discipline of epidemiology is concerned with the methodology of scientific investigations into these issues in humans, and how to collect the best evidence for decision-making. Biostatistics is concerned with understanding the data obtained from these investigations. Besides conventional epidemiological and biostatistical topics, the programme places a strong emphasis on clinical epidemiology to prepare participants to understand the practice of evidence-based health care or evidence- based medicine. Courses Offered 1. Epidemiology I 2. Biostatistics I 3. Epidemiology II 4. Biostatistics II 5. Epidemiology III 6. Biostatistics III Division of Microbiology PhD Programme Fields of Specialization 1. Topics in Microbiology 2. Topics in Virology 3. Topics in Molecular Biology and Immunology Topics outside the above fields would also be considered. MPhil Programme Fields of Specialization Same as those for the PhD programme. Division of Nursing PhD Programme Fields of Specialization 1. Evaluation of Clinical Nursing 2. Health Promotion 3. Women’s Health 4. Family Caregiving 5. Stroke Rehabilitation 6. Care of Elders in Community Settings 7. Midwifery and Mental Health Practices 8. Oncology 9. Psychosocial Outcomes MPhil Programme Fields of Specialization Same as those for the PhD programme.