Master of Epidemiology

at Western Sydney University

Year 1        
 

• Introduction to Biostatistics
• Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology
• Introduction to Epidemiology
• The Social Determinants of Health
• Data Management and Programming for Epidemiology
• Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
• Qualitative Research Methodology in Health
• Analytic Approaches in Epidemiology
• Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
• Communicable Diseases
• Health Systems Planning and Evaluation
• Research Protocol Design and Practice
• Surveillance and Disaster Planning

Year 2        
 

• The Social Determinants of Health
• Controversies in Epidemiology
• Data Management and Programming for Epidemiology
• Environmental Epidemiology
• Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
• Research Protocol Design and Practice
• Dissertation

Applicants must have either
 

• an undergraduate degree (Level 7), or higher, in a health, welfare or aged care discipline
  
  Or
   
• a graduate diploma or graduate certificate in a health, welfare or aged care discipline plus at least 3 years work experience in a health, welfare or aged care discipline.

Domestic Student
Fees: $31,520*

International Student
Fees: AUD $32,560*

As a graduate in epidemiology, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
 

• Health and Medical Research
• Environmental Health
• Communicable Disease Control
• Government Health Agencies
• Private Industry