University of Queensland
Epidemiology is one of the core sciences of public health and has made major contributions to improving population health and increasing life expectancy. If you’re interested in studying the distribution and determinants of health and disease, a degree in epidemiology is for you.
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. For more information, see ‘Program Details’. Complete one field of study: either Clinical Epidemiology, which applies the principles of epidemiology to clinical practice and patient care, or the ‘Standard’ field, which focuses on a range of different population groups.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.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.
Course level | postgraduate |
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CRICOS Code | 066287A |
Institution Name | University of Queensland |
Campus Location | Herston |
Institution Type | University |
Course Duration | 1.5 Years full-time |
Course University | University of Queensland |
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