Study Master of Epidemiology at The University of Queensland in Australia, Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

Master of Epidemiology

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Master of Epidemiology will develop your understanding of a range of principles, approaches and analytic strategies relevant to epidemiology, so you can make a meaningful contribution to the field.This program will develop your epidemiological, biostatistical and methodological skills to an advanced level. It's designed for applicants with a background in epidemiology, quantitative research or health.During the program you'll complete compulsory courses, which will build and extend your knowledge of epidemiology as a discipline and develop your methodological skills, along with elective courses, which cover research, public health and more.You'll also undertake a research project that addresses a specific topic or problem relevant to public or population health. You'll be involved in all aspects of research, from defining a topic and methodology to interpreting results and reporting on your findings.

Which department am I in?

Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

CRICOS

110070D

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$52,528.00 (US$ 34,617) per year
Accommodation (International House) - From $509 per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Herston Campus

11 Wyndham St,

Herston,

Queensland,

4006, Brisbane, Australia

Online/Distance (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$52,528.00 (US$ 34,617) per year
Accommodation (International House) - From $509 per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Entry requirements

For international students

To enrol in the program, a person must:

hold an approved degree in the same discipline, with a GPA of 5; or
both-

hold an approved degree in any discipline, with a GPA of 5; and
have completed one year full-time (or equivalent) work experience in a healthcare, public health or research setting, as approved by the executive dean; or

if progressing from the Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology, students must have gained a GPA of 5.5 in 8 units from part A of the GDipEpi course list

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19. TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5. Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands. BEP - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills. CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands. OET is not accepted.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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