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About the course
Western Sydney University’s Master of Epidemiology builds advanced capability to investigate disease patterns and outbreaks, interpret population health data, and support evidence-based public health policy. You’ll engage with contemporary epidemiological methods and benefit from a university culture connected to clinicians, policymakers and community partners. The degree is delivered from Parramatta and is also available online, preparing graduates to address complex health challenges.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles across research, government and industry where epidemiological expertise informs decisions and interventions. Career pathways include health and medical research, environmental health, communicable disease control, and positions within government health agencies. The qualification also supports opportunities in private industry where population health analytics, surveillance and evaluation skills are valued. This is a Master coursework degree focused on applied epidemiology in health settings.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as health administrator, academic, researcher, physiologist, healthcare consultant, policy analyst, and etc. in companies including Research Australia, Gilead Sciences, Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, Stryker Corporation, and etc.Duration
1.5 years or 2 years
Living Costs in Parramatta**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,174 - 2,875 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,562 - 2,066 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320 |
Average Salary***
