Overview

Become a medical detective, tackling cases that impact global health. This Science - Epidemiology program at University of Melbourne, which includes a major research project, will take your expertise in epidemiology to an advanced level, and prepare you for a career in research.

You’ll study in the highly respected School of Population and Global Health, with unique access to a huge range of resources and research areas of importance for public health in Australia and globally.

All students undertake a research project over two consecutive semesters.

You can select approved subjects from within the Master of Public Health, including subjects on ageing, gender and women’s health, global health, health economics and economic evaluation, health program evaluation, health social sciences, indigenous health and sexual health.

Students without a background in biology may select up to two approved relevant biology subjects.

Careers

Epidemiologists are in high demand because of a national shortage.

Graduates go on to work as epidemiologists, medical and health advisors, medical researchers, policy advisors, public health professionals.

Employers in this field include:

Medical research institutes such as the Burnet Institute and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
Government departments and international bodies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), along with non-profit organisations
Biotechnology companies
Pharmaceutical companies
Research and general hospitals such as the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Alfred Health, Austin Health and the Epworth.
Universities and public research institutions the CSIRO

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Promotion
Health Program Evaluation
Economic Evaluation
Health Economics
Genetic Epidemiology
Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Gender and Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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81

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64

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6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 094598J
To be considered for entry, you must have completed an undergraduate degree with a major in any science discipline, with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 per cent in the best 50 points in appropriate discipline studies at third year.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider prior academic performance.

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Tuition Fees

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40992 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

38976 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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