Master of Clinical Epidemiology

Learn to conceptualise and put in place health care research.

This program will teach you how to use epidemiologic methods to conduct research. You will learn how to apply the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics. You will learn to apply theoretical frameworks and develop a research study protocol. Graduates are ready to work in clinical epidemiology and healthcare.

A Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology is also available to study and can be used as a pathway into the masters program.

Upon graduation, your studies will count towards your continuing professional development points as a Clinician. You will be eligible for prioritised entry to a research higher degree. You can study online allowing you to juggle your work-life balance. Both full-time and part-time study options are available.

what you will study

This program will provide you with the knowledge to begin your career as an Epidemiologist. You will have the opportunity to tailor your education to best suit your career objectives.

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This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

As a Clinical Epidemiologist, you will:

• Reduce the burden of disease,
• Control communicable disease epidemics.

On completion of this degree you will be able to work in roles such as:

• Epidemiologist
• Genomic Epidemiologist
• Data Scientist
• Data Analyst
• Population Health Analyst
• Policy Advisor.

(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-2023, postgraduate Health Services)