Master of Clinical Epidemiology

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• A strong capacity for collecting, monitoring and critically reviewing evidence to inform health service practice and program delivery
• The ability to apply a range of health theories to identify and plan for the health needs of the community or specific at risk groups
• The ability to identify and assess social, behavioural and environmental factors affecting health and illness
• The ability to develop effective and efficient approaches to health services and programs
• The ability to evaluate and improve health services, using appropriate research methods
• The ability to conceptualise, design and carry out research applying advanced epidemiological methods, and to apply the best available research evidence to clinical practice and health care

Admission requirements

English Language Requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

From 2021 onwards there will be no further intake into the 120-unit Master of Clinical Epidemiology [11685] degree.

Students enrolled in the 120-unit Master of Clinical Epidemiology [11685] degree will be able to apply for admission to the revised 80-unit Master of Clinical Epidemiology [40030] degree. Students applying for the 80-unit Master of Clinical Epidemiology will be required to satisfy the admission requirements for this degree.

For students who remain in the 120-unit Master of Clinical Epidemiology [11685] degree, all Core and Directed courses will continue to be offered, so students will be able to complete the degree they have enrolled in.

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.

The Faculty accepts that it is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, which offers practical assistance and advice to students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty will seek advice from the Student Support Unit as to what constitutes "reasonable accommodations" under Anti-Discrimination legislation.