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Master of Science (Epidemiology) (MC-SCIEPI)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2024 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Coordinator
Andrew Lau
Contact
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
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Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/
Overview
Award title | Master of Science (Epidemiology) |
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Year & campus | 2024 — Parkville |
CRICOS code | 094598J |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 9 |
Credit points | 200 credit points |
Duration | 24 months full-time or 48 months part-time |
The Master of Science (Epidemiology) is a coursework masters degree incorporating a supervised research project.
Epidemiology is the scientific method used to track population health, to find cause of disease (and health) and to identify ways to prevent disease. It is often called the basic science of public health, but its principles extend to clinical research and practice. Epidemiologists are the medical detectives for populations. They solve puzzles about who gets diseases, what causes disease and how to prevent disease.
The Master of Science (Epidemiology) gives students the opportunity to undertake a supervised research project in a field of choice as well as a broad range of coursework subjects including a professional skills component, as a pathway to PhD study or to the workforce
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Last updated: 8 November 2024