GraduateNursing & Health Sciences

Master of Clinical Epidemiology

University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

About this program

The Master of Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Newcastle teaches students how to use epidemiologic methods to conduct health care research. Students learn to apply the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics, apply theoretical frameworks and develop a research study protocol. Graduates are ready to work in clinical epidemiology and healthcare, and studies count towards continuing professional development points for clinicians, with credit available for prior learning.

Fees & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$47,100
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 2 parts

  • Core: Biostatistics A
  • Biostatistics B
  • Clinical Epidemiology
  • Fundamentals of Epidemiology
  • Advanced Epidemiology
  • Research Protocol Design
  • Course List: Clinical Trial Design
  • Linear Regression Modelling
  • Generalised Linear Models
  • Applied Longitudinal Analysis
  • Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases
  • Infectious Disease Surveillance
  • Foundations of Health Promotion
  • Investigating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in the public health context
  • Basis of Drug/Alcohol Problems
  • Managing Challenging Behaviours: Psychological Solutions
  • Quality and Safety in Health Care
  • Qualitative Methods in Health Research
  • Introduction to Public Health
  • Chronic Disease and Injury Control
  • Applied Research
  • Global Health
  • Global Health Systems and Policy
  • Data Wrangling and Visualisation

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Admissions

Completion of a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline; alternative pathways may be available based on relevant work experience.

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