Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology)

at University of Sydney

Units of Study
 

• Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Health 
• Advanced Epidemiology 
• Advanced Statistical Modelling 
• Analysis of Linked Health Data 
• Biostatistics: Statistical Modelling 
• Business of Health 
• Cancer Prevention and Control 
• Chronic Disease Prevention and Control 
• Clinical Epidemiology Project 
• Clinical Ethics 
• Controlled Clinical Trials 
• Data Management and Statistical Computing 
• Diagnostic and Screening Tests (1 and 2) 
• Doing a Systematic Review 
• Foundations Health Technology Assessment 
• Health Economic Evaluation 
• Health Policy and Health Economics 
• Health Systems and Financing 
• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology
• Introduction to Human Research Ethics 
• Introduction to Qualitative Research in Health 
• Introductory Biostatistics
• Medicines Policy, Economics and Ethics 
• Public Health Ethics
• Qualitative Analysis and Writing in Health 
• Quality and Safety in Health Care 
• Research Ethics 
• Research Grants: Theory and Practice 
• Systematic Reviews 
• Writing and Reviewing Medical Papers 

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) will require:

• a bachelor's degree with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or

• a pass bachelors degree in a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelors degree or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty; or

• completion of the first 4 years of an undergraduate medical degree that is accredited by the Australian Medical Council, and a letter
  of recommendation from the head of clinical school/medical program supporting concurrent enrolment while completing degree requirements.
   

All students entering the program are expected to have some clinical experience.
 

In exceptional circumstances the dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
 

Applicants must complete the admission supplementary form and demonstrate how you meet each criterion for the award of Commonwealth Supported Places and Clinical Epidemiology Scholarships. Upload the academic transcripts from all your previous degrees, your CV and any additional evidence such as certificates for any prizes and/or awards to the online admission application system.

Tuition Fee for International Students (Year 1): $54,000 (indicative only)
 

For international students, the tuition fee is for Year 1 of full-time study of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). However, for courses that require completion of less than 48 credit points (Sydney Professional Certificates, Graduate Certificates and some Graduate Diplomas which are less than 48 credit points), the fees indicated are based on the total credit points required for completion of that course as listed in the 'Course details' section.

The tuition fee that you will pay depends on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course, and your study load.
This indicative tuition fee is subject to annual increase each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Future study opportunities

Outstanding graduates may be eligible to pursue a higher degree by research in the courses of Doctor of Philosophy or the Master of Philosophy. A research degree provides students with the opportunity to prepare a substantial piece of work which represents a significant contribution in a particular field of study; and to gain transferable skills in general research methodology.
 

Career pathways

This course provides students with knowledge and skills in clinical epidemiology that will enable them to incorporate best evidence into their own clinical practice. It also covers all the essentials for the clinical researcher and provides a solid foundation for those interested in pursuing a research career.