Is clinical epidemiology for you?

This program provides graduates with an advanced understanding of epidemiological concepts, and knowledge of the application of methods in biostatistics, social sciences and economics in a variety of health settings. Read more ...

What you will study

The program aims to provide you with the competencies to conceptualise, design and carry out epidemiological research that addresses priority health problems in both clinical and community settings. Read more ...

Your future

Graduation from these programs helps to prepare you for a career in education, research and policy. Read more ...

Is clinical epidemiology for you?

This program provides graduates with an advanced understanding of epidemiological concepts, and knowledge of the application of methods in biostatistics, social sciences and economics in a variety of health settings. The program has a public health focus. Additionally, there is the opportunity to develop a focus in one or more of the course areas of clinical epidemiology, molecular and genetic epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, communicable disease epidemiology or biostatistics.

The masters program will provide you with a strong research capacity and understanding.

What you will study

The program aims to provide you with the competencies to conceptualise, design and carry out epidemiological research that addresses priority health problems in both clinical and community settings. Additionally, the program aims to integrate knowledge of research methods from the disciplines of biostatistics, health social sciences, and economics in the development of epidemiological research.

Sample course areas include:

• epidemiology
• biostatistics
• clinical economics
• health economics
• foundations of health promotion
• epidemiology of communicable diseases
• molecular epidemiology
• genetic epidemiology.

Your future

Graduation from these programs helps to prepare you for a career in education, research and policy. These careers include:

• tertiary education faculty academic
• research academic or research fellow in clinical or public health focused research institutions
• policy formulation, analysis and evaluation roles in government, private industry, or non-profit organisations or public health practice - with local or state health departments.

The unique course content of this program makes graduates more compatible for the job markets. Clinical epidemiology also gives health professionals an edge in their quest to treat patients more effectively, manage their time and business more efficiently and improve their own career outcomes. Whether working as a clinician, or in academia, government or industry, as a professional, training in clinical epidemiology can enhance your performance and you can achieve better results.