Course Level
Master Degree (By Coursework)
Master of Epidemiology
The Master of Epidemiology (MEpi) at the University of Melbourne is designed for students to want to increase their research skills in epidemiology with the aim of either contributing to epidemiological or medical research or developing a research career, but who dont want the breadth of subjects required for the MPH. The course combines five compulsory integrated subjects in epidemiology and statistical methods, one specialty elective subject and a research report where students conduct an applied project.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Parkville | Part-time - 2 years | $35,684 | N/A |
Structure
100 point program
Subjects
- Epidemiology in Practice
- Biostatistics
- Epidemiology 1
- Regression Methods in Health Research
- Epidemiology 2
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Genetic Epidemiology
- Survival Analysis & Regression for Rates
Entry requirements
- In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed: either, an honours degree in a relevant discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent, or a Postgraduate Diploma in Epidemiology with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent, or an undergraduate degree in a relevant health care discipline (e.g. medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy) and documented evidence of either one year of research experience or two years of relevant professional experience. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.