University of Newcastle

Australian
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Masters

Master of Clinical Epidemiology

Offered at University of Newcastle, Australian
DegreeMasters
FieldMClinEpi
Duration1 year
Tuition44740.00

Overview

Overview The Master of Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Newcastle equips you with essential skills to analyze health data and improve patient outcomes. This flexible online program allows you to balance your studies with professional commitments, offering both full-time and part-time options. Career Opportunities Graduates can pursue various roles aimed at reducing disease burden and managing public health challenges, including: Epidemiologist Genomic Epidemiologist Data Scientist Data Analyst Public Health Surveillance Officer Population Health Analyst Researcher in Epidemiology Academic Roles Policy Advisor

About this programme

Overview

The Master of Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Newcastle provides students with vital skills to analyze health data and enhance patient outcomes. This adaptable online program facilitates a balance between academic pursuits and professional commitments, offering both full-time and part-time study options.

What you'll study

Core Courses Include:

  • Applied Longitudinal Analysis
  • Infectious Disease Surveillance
  • Health Promotion
  • Basis of Drug/Alcohol Problems
  • Managing Challenging Behaviours: Psychological Solutions
  • Quality and Safety in Health Care

Entry requirements

Applicants should possess a minimum of a four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as biomedical science, applied science, nursing, medicine, pharmacy, allied health, psychology, sociology, or social/behavioral science. Those holding a three-year undergraduate degree must have an Honours degree or additional postgraduate qualifications, or at least one year of relevant work experience. Up to 40 units of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be awarded for students with higher qualifications and/or relevant work experience.

Career prospects

Graduates of this program can explore various careers focused on reducing disease burden and addressing public health challenges, including:

  • Epidemiologist
  • Genomic Epidemiologist
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Public Health Surveillance Officer
  • Population Health Analyst
  • Researcher in Epidemiology
  • Academic Roles
  • Policy Advisor

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