Western Sydney University
Master of Epidemiology
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationBe the supermind that takes on superbugs with our Master of Epidemiology. Find the solutions to challenging epidemics with our Master of Epidemiology. To lead the charge in combating disease, improve global health and establish effective public health policy, reserve your place at Western now.
Delivery mode
Western Sydney University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
There are three entry pathways into the program:
Entry Pathway A (80 credit points)
Applicants must have successfully completed:
- a Bachelors (Honours) degree, or higher in a health, welfare or aged care discipline (including the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology); OR
- a Bachelors degree, or equivalent in a health, welfare or aged care discipline; AND 2 years’ full time equivalent documented relevant professional experience OR 5 years’ full-time work-experience in a related field
Entry Pathway B (120 credit points)
Applicants must have successfully completed
- a Bachelors degree or equivalent in a health, welfare or aged care discipline; OR
- a Bachelors degree in any discipline; AND 2 years’ full time equivalent documented relevant professional experience OR 5 years’ full-time work-experience in a related field
Entry Pathway C (160 credit points)
Applicants must have successfully completed
- a Bachelors degree, or higher, in any discipline; OR
- An advanced diploma, or equivalent, in a related discipline AND five years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial or professional level in roles in a health, welfare or aged care discipline
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Master of Epidemiology will prepare you for the following roles.
Biostatistician
A Biostatistician collects and analyses data to find trends affecting public health. You might provide information to health services to assist wit...
Epidemiologist
An Epidemiologist studies the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases and health conditions in populations. You might work in public health depar...
Public Health Analyst
A Public Health Analyst evaluates data related to health trends and issues to inform public health policies and programmes. You might work in gover...
Research Scientist
A Research Scientist collects and analyses information from scientific tests, trials and experiments. You might work in a particular field of scien...
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