EPM5030 Human health and disease processes
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
EPM5030 Human health and disease processes is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Alfred Hospital. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Alfred Hospital
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EPM5030
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EPM5030
1 unit list EPM5030 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
Overview
In this unit you will explore common diseases from pathophysiological, psychosocial, and epidemiological perspectives. You will learn about the course of a disease, and contributing and risk factors at the individual and social levels, as well as the consequences for individuals, health systems, and society. Particular conditions considered will vary but will include communicable, non-communicable, acute, chronic and degenerative disease types.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Alfred Hospital | On campus |
Assessment
- Case study analysis and reflection (2,400 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle40%
- Multiple choice quiz (30 MCQs in 30 mins)Quiz / Test10%
- Infographic (2 pages - text and graphics)Artefact20%
- Disease portfolio (1,800 words)Portfolio30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Distinguish and contextualise the concepts of the biological basis of human health and disease.
- 2
Examine the structure and function of selected human organ systems.
- 3
Discuss the pathogeneses and natural course of selected diseases arising from different human organ systems.
- 4
Explain the body's innate and adaptive defences, and how these determine the nature of interactions with microbes.
- 5
Evaluate how genetic, environmental and behavioural factors contribute to selected diseases and health conditions.
- 6
Interpret the consequences of selected human diseases on individuals, society and health systems.
- 7
Apply knowledge of human disease mechanism in the planning and development of evidence-based strategies in the detection, management, prevention and control of human disease.
- 8
Communicate scientific information via a variety of media to specific audiences.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
2 hours of teacher directed study per week (2 hours of workshop).
10 hours per week of self-directed study.
Total per week = 12 hours
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Nazmul Karim
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nazmul Karim
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EPM5030?
EPM5030 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EPM5030?
EPM5030 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EPM5032.
When is EPM5030 offered?
In 2026, EPM5030 runs in Semester 1 at Alfred Hospital.
How much work is EPM5030?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EPM5030 have an exam?
No. EPM5030 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.