STIRC Units of Study

Code	Unit of study	Credit points	Description
SEXH5200	Advanced STIs	6	This unit provides an introduction to microbiology, immunology, epidemiology, clinical presentations and management of the common sexually transmitted infections.
SEXH5206	Diagnostic Methods	6	This unit allows students to study the currently available methods used in the diagnosis and management of the common STIs, HIV infection and related opportunistic infections.
PUBH5018	Introductory Biostatistics Link to PDF file on School of Public Health site	6	An introduction to statistical concepts and their use and relevance in public health. Candidates will learn to appraise the statistical content of research papers, and will practise the presentation of statistical data and the application of basic statistical methods. Exercises involve computer skills, particularly the use of SPSS statistical software.
PUBH5010	Epidemiological Methods & Uses Link to PDF file on School of Public Health site	6	This unit aims to provide students with core skills in epidemiology, particularly the ability to critically appraise public health and clinical epidemiological research literature. Topics are: study types; measures of frequency; measures of association; use and interpretation of population health data; selection bias; confounding/effect modification; screening and test evaluation; infectious disease outbreaks; causal inference; measuring public health impact; systematic reviews.
SEXH5202	Advanced HIV Infection	6	This unit provides an introduction to the virology, immunology, epidemiology, clinical presentations & management of HIV infection and the associated consequences of immunosuppression.
SEXH5207	STI/HIV Clinical Attachment	6	Each candidate is attached to a sexual health & HIV clinic to observe or manage patient care under supervision for a total of 15 sessions (half days) throughout the course. Whenever possible, attachments are tailored to complement the candidates previous clinical experience.
SEXH5008	Sex & Society	2	This unit aims to explore the social, psychological and political determinants of sexuality, with particular reference to their potential impacts on public health.
SEXH5101	Public Health Aspects of STDS	2	This unit provides an introduction to the global epidemiologies of the major sexually transmitted infections, together with control strategies that have been adopted.
SEXH5102	Public Health Aspects of HIV/AIDS	2	This unit provides an introduction to the natural history and clinical aspects of HIV infection, surveillance strategies, global epidemiologies, the impact of health promotion, policy initiatives and legal climates.
SEXH5109	Introduction to STIs & HIV	6	This unit aims to introduce the basic social, public health and medical aspects of the common sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).Individual modules addressing the key areas will be presented, with associated reading materials and exercises. A systematic approach is used, enabling the student to understand the basic principles of how STIs and HIV impact on society, present to clinical services and how they are managed in a variety of settings.
SEXH5220	Thesis Development	2	This unit of study introduces students to research methods and is of particular value to those thinking of proceeding to undertake an MPhil, whereby the principal aim is to give candidates an opportunity to study one specific area in depth.