HLTH203-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Epidemiology

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

This course introduces students to the measurement of health and disease in populations. Students will learn about defining and measuring health and disease. The course will cover quantitative methods to assess health and disease, including introductory epidemiology and biostatistics.

Prerequisites

Any 60 points at 100 level from any subject.

Restrictions

HLTH110

DRAFT TIMETABLE:

Please note that the 2026 timetable has not been finalised.

Scheduled days and times will be confirmed, following review, on 15th October.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 09:00 - 11:00 E14 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Tutorial A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 09:00 - 10:00 Beatrice Tinsley 111
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Quiz 1 5%
Quiz 2 5%
Quiz 3 5%
Quiz 4 5%
Assignment 2 - Appraisal of core concepts 35%
Attendance and participation in tutorials 10%
Final exam 35%

Additional Course Outline Information

Academic Liaison

Kaaren Mathias is in charge of liaison with students in the undergraduate health sciences courses as the BHSc programme coordinators. Please feel free to talk to the Academic Liaison or the student rep about any degree-related matters.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $948.00

International fee $4,263.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Health Sciences .

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