Students can elect to undertake a research project (PHCM9148 (6 UOC), PHCM9144 (12 UOC), PHCM9150 (18 UOC)) as part of their coursework degree. The project comprises an in-depth study of a public health, health management or international health issue or topic. The project may be in the form of a small-scale research study, a case study, a program evaluation or a report on field placement. Students wishing to enrol in a project must obtain permission.
View our Research Projects slide deck and the research projects available in the school.
Available research projects
If you're interested in undertaking one of the research projects listed please contact the academic member of staff directly.
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Project overview
This project aims to develop geospatial models to provide risk predictions for scabies and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in Sanma, Shefa and Tafea provinces, Vanuatu. Using parasitological data collected during an integrated survey and control program, in conjunction with available bioclimatic and environmental data, the student will develop models to estimate the risk of scabies and STH infections across these three provinces.
Proposed research activities for student project
Students project proposals can be developed to align with the 12UoC or 18UoC project time commitment, with consideration of the entry level research knowledge and skills of the student.
The ideal candidate
This project would suit a student that is keen to develop their skills in R and apply them to a real-world scenario. This project will suit a student who has completed the Regression Methods in Biostatistics (PHCM9517) and/or the Epidemiological Methods course (PHCM9518). Ideally the student will have some knowledge of scabies, soil-transmitted helminths and neglected tropical diseases, but this is not essential.
Contact Person: For more information or expressions of interest for either of these projects, students should contact Dr Adam Bartlett (Research Fellow, NTD Research Group) and Professor Susana Vaz Nery (Head of the NTD Research Group at the Kirby Institute).