Master of Clinical Epidemiology

The Master of Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Newcastle focuses on health care research. You will learn how to conceptualise, design and carry out health care research applying epidemiologic methods, and to apply the best available research evidence to clinical practices and health care.

In addition, you will develop an advanced understanding and practical application of the theoretical frameworks, effectively preparing you for a career in clinical epidemiology or evidence-based healthcare.

The Master of Clinical Epidemiology will provide you with an advanced knowledge base to begin your career as an epidemiologist. You will study six core courses and then select six elective courses, enabling you to tailor your education to best suit your career objectives.

Depending on your background, you will be enrolled in one of two specialisations:

• Coursework Specialisation - in this specialisation, you will study 60 units of core courses and 60 units of directed courses.
• Research Specialisation - in this specialisation, you will study 60 units of core courses, 20 units of directed courses and one 40 unit Research Project course.

Key areas of study include:

• Biostatistics
• Clinical Statistics
• Epidemiology
• Health Economics
• Randomised Control Trials
• Research Protocol Design
• Applied Research

As a clinical epidemiologist, you will work with the fundamental objective of finding ways to reduce the burden of disease, and control communicable disease epidemics.

Possible career paths may include:

• epidemiology research
• academia
• policy advisor
• health related industries