Master of Epidemiology (MEpi)
Information valid for students commencing 2015
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2015)
Summer Semester (01 Dec, 2015)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5481
Faculty
Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External, Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Applicants must:
- hold an approved degree with a GPA of 5+; or
- hold a degree in another discipline with a GPA of 5+ & have completed 12 months FT work in an approved health care setting; or
- hold the Grad Cert and/or Grad Dip in Epidemiology from the University (or equivalent).
- Passed a tertiary quantitative research methods course with a grade of 5+; or
- Demonstrate an active contribution to a research publication; or
- Provide a report from a referee or research mentor confirming skills and experience with health-related quantitative research.
AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in summer - October 31 of the year of enrolment.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Public Health
Email: enquiries@sph.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 5426
Why study the Master of Epidemiology?
This program aims to provide structured coursework, developing epidemiological, biostatistical and methodological skills to an advanced level.
All expenses incurred with dissertation are the responsibility of the student.
Due to the sequencing of courses this program cannot be studied full-time if commenced in Semester 2.
Limited Summer Semester entry is available to domestic students only as elective courses only are offered in that semester.
