Postgraduate Admission Pathway - Master of Epidemiology - 2 year pathway
Western Sydney University
Postgraduate Admission Pathway
Code:
A4012.1
Related Courses
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
The Master of Epidemiology course is designed for graduates interested in a career in health research, including clinicians (medical, nursing and allied health) and practitioners from health-related fields (public health, environmental health, communicable disease control). It provides an advanced understanding of epidemiological concepts and methods and their application in clinical, public health and health policy settings. A variety of electives allow acquisition of specialist skills and knowledge in areas including disease surveillance, research protocol design and statistical modelling. A capstone unit involving design and conduct of an epidemiological study, which may be workplace-based, allows students to integrate their knowledge and experiences from the whole program.
Postgraduate Admission Pathway
Structure
Master of Epidemiology - Two year program (160 credit points)
Applicants must have either
an undergraduate degree (Level 7), or higher, in a health, welfare or aged care discipline
Or
a graduate diploma or graduate certificate in a health, welfare or aged care discipline plus at least 3 years work experience in a health, welfare or aged care discipline.
Year 1
Autumn session
Core Units
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401077
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Introduction to Biostatistics
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Choose one of
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401173
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Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology
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401076
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Introduction to Epidemiology
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Alternate units
Choose two of
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400841
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A Global Perspective on Social Determinants of Health
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401179
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Data Management and Programming for Epidemiology
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401174
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Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
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401238
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Qualitative Research Methodology in Health
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Spring session
Core Units
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401175
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Analytic Approaches in Epidemiology
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401176
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Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
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Alternate Units
Choose two of
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400967
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Health Economics and Comparative Health Systems
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401238
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Qualitative Research Methodology in Health
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401080
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Research Protocol Design and Practice
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Year 2
Autumn session
Choose four of
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400841
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A Global Perspective on Social Determinants of Health
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401178
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Controversies in Epidemiology
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401179
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Data Management and Programming for Epidemiology
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401177
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Environmental Epidemiology
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401174
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Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
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401080
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Research Protocol Design and Practice
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Spring session
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401079
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Dissertation (Full Time)
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Or
Spring/Autumn session
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401282
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Dissertation (Part Time)
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401282 Dissertation (Part time) is completed over two teaching sessions, thus students will need to enrol twice in this unit.
Exit Awards
Students can elect to exit the program with a Graduate Certificate (40 credit points) or Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology (80 credit points). These are offered as six and 12 month full-time programs respectively, or as part-time equivalent programs.