
Master of Science (Epidemiology)
Health and welfare
Become a medical detective, tackling cases that impact global health. In the Master of Science (Epidemiology), use your powers of deduction, and some maths and data wizardry, to solve puzzles about who gets disease, what causes these diseases and how they can be prevented. This course, which includes a major research project, will take your expertise in epidemiology to an advanced level, and prepare you for a career in research.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Parkville
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 094598J
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Course overview
Become a medical detective, tackling cases that impact global health. In the Master of Science (Epidemiology), use your powers of deduction, and some maths and data wizardry, to solve puzzles about who gets disease, what causes these diseases and how they can be prevented. This course, which includes a major research project, will take your expertise in epidemiology to an advanced level, and prepare you for a career in research.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any science discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent) in the best 50 points of appropriate discipline studies at third year. Appropriate discipline studies may include Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, Botany, Chemistry, Earth science, Ecology, Human Structure and Function, Immunology, Life science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Nursing, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physics, Physiology, Public Health, Statistics, Veterinary Science, Zoology (or equivalents). Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. To be considered for entry into this course, you must have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any science discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent) in the best 50 points of appropriate discipline studies at third year. Appropriate discipline studies may include Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, Botany, Chemi Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
65%
65%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any science discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent) in the best 50 points of appropriate discipline studies at third year. Appropriate discipline studies may include Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, Botany, Chemistry, Earth science, Ecology, Human Structure and Function, Immunology, Life science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Nursing, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physics, Physiology, Public Health, Statistics, Veterinary Science, Zoology (or equivalents). Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. To be considered for entry into this course, you must have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any science discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent) in the best 50 points of appropriate discipline studies at third year. Appropriate discipline studies may include Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, Botany, Chemi
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Parkville | — | — | $64,042per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Science (Epidemiology)study.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

