Master of Epidemiology
Overview
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.
Choose one field of study from either Clinical Epidemiology or Standard Epidemiology. Clinical Epidemiology applies the principles of epidemiology to clinical practice, patient care and health settings. The Standard field focuses on epidemiology and a range of different population groups. You'll be expected to have knowledge and experience in the health workforce. Epidemiology is particularly suited if you are a graduate of medicine, nursing, allied health, health sciences, nutrition and statistics, or if you want to advance your skills in health research methods
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.
Program highlights
- Gain advanced level skills in epidemiology and biostatistics and contribute to improving population health and increasing life expectancy.
- Develop specialist qualifications in a core public health discipline from one of the leading Public Health schools in the Asia-Pacific.
- Learn from experienced teachers and academics who have contributed to major public health projects globally.
- Undertake a research project that addresses a specific topic or problem relevant to public or population health.
How you'll learn
Due to the way they are taught, certain programs and plans are not offered online in Semester 2, 2022.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Research experience
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Epidemiology in Practice
- Introduction to Environmental Health
- One Health: Diseases at the Human-Animal interface
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Epidemiologist
- Biostatistician
- Research associate
- Research fellow
- Clinical research officer
- Medical officer
“Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and have so much expertise...seeing students grow in confidence as they develop technical skills and knowledge is really rewarding”
Lisa HallAssociate professor in epidemiology
“Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and have so much expertise...seeing students grow in confidence as they develop technical skills and knowledge is really rewarding”
Lisa HallAssociate professor in epidemiology
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- 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
- 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
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
one of these related programs:
English language requirements
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.
BE - 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 are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Epidemiology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Additional application information
Semester 2 entry is only available to Australian students studying part time due to course scheduling.
A degree in one of the following disciplines would normally meet the "approved degree" requirement:
- Allied health (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy)
- Behavioural and social sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Counselling)
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biostatistics
- Dentistry, Oral Health
- Development Studies
- Environmental Health
- Exercise and Sport Science
- Food Science
- Health Economics
- Health Management
- Medicine, Medical sciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Pharmacy
- Public Health or Health Sciences
- Science
- Veterinary sciences
Additional application information
Semester 2 entry is only available to Australian students studying part time due to course scheduling.
A degree in one of the following disciplines would normally meet the "approved degree" requirement:
- Allied health (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy)
- Behavioural and social sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Counselling)
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biostatistics
- Dentistry, Oral Health
- Development Studies
- Environmental Health
- Exercise and Sport Science
- Food Science
- Health Economics
- Health Management
- Medicine, Medical sciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Pharmacy
- Public Health or Health Sciences
- Science
- Veterinary sciences
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$23,840
2022
Reduced fee (CSPs)
We offer Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for this program for Semester 2, 2022.
$8,021
2022
Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $34,160
2022
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Master of Epidemiology are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
FEE-HELP
Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Epidemiology pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government has approved this master's program for income support payments to be made to eligible students.
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Master of Epidemiology is 5481.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Master of Epidemiology is 5481.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- Semester 2 enrolment is available to domestic part-time students only.
- To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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