MPH5270 Advanced statistical methods for clinical research
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MPH5270 Advanced statistical methods for clinical research is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Alfred Hospital. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Alfred Hospital
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MPH5270
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MPH5270
No unit lists MPH5270 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: Course M6025, M5017, M6036.
Overview
Statistical methods for clinical trials data, including design considerations, sequential analysis, bioequivalence and analysis of repeated measures data.
Methods for measuring agreement between raters or instruments including kappa statistics and intraclass correlation coefficients.
Analysis of survival time data with Kaplan-Meier graphs and Cox proportional hazards regression models.
Combination of lectures and data analysis sessions on laptop computers using Stata statistical software.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Alfred Hospital | Bld blk |
Assessment
- Written assignment 1WrittenThreshold hurdle40%
- Written assignment 2Written30%
- Written assignment 3Written30%
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
Interpret statistical analysis methods in the analysis of clinical research data.
- 2
Apply statistical methods to clinical research data.
- 3
Determine the implications of statistical considerations for the design of clinical research studies.
- 4
Critically analyse the applied statistical methods in published articles on clinical research studies.
- 5
Analyse clinical research data using statistical software on a laptop computer.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops-
3 block days plus average of 9 hours per week comprising of a mix of directed and self-directed learning
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Arul Earnest
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Arul Earnest
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MPH5270?
MPH5270 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MPH5270 offered?
In 2026, MPH5270 runs in Semester 2 at Alfred Hospital.
Does MPH5270 have an exam?
No. MPH5270 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.