
Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology)
Health and welfare
Our course is a fully online degree with optional face-to-face components for clinicians and clinical researchers. You will learn the skills needed to generate high quality clinical research and interpret research evidence to improve patient care outcomes. Our course is for health care professionals, clinical researchers and health decision makers who want to learn clinical research methods and build evidence-based practice skills.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Online
- Qualification
- Masters by Coursework
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 053863C
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Course overview
Our course is a fully online degree with optional face-to-face components for clinicians and clinical researchers. You will learn the skills needed to generate high quality clinical research and interpret research evidence to improve patient care outcomes. Our course is for health care professionals, clinical researchers and health decision makers who want to learn clinical research methods and build evidence-based practice skills.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) will require: - a bachelor's degree with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or - a pass bachelors degree in a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelors degree or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty; or - completion of the first 4 years of an undergraduate medical degree that is accredited by the Australian Medical Council, and a letter of recommendation from the head of clinical school/medical program supporting concurrent enrolment while completing degree requirements. All students entering the program are expected to have some clinical experience. In exceptional circumstances the dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. Applicants must complete the admission supplementary form and demonstrate how you meet each criterion for the award of Commonwealth Supported Places and Clinical Epidemiology Scholarships. Upload the academic transcripts from all your previous degrees, your CV and any additional evidence such as certificates for any prizes and/or awards to the online admission application system. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. Admission to the course requires: - a bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or - a pass bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelor's degree or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty; or - completion of the first 4 years of an undergraduate medical degree that is accredited by the Australian Medical Council, and a letter of recommendation from the head of clinical school/medical program supporting concurrent enrolment while completing degree requirements. All students entering the program are expected to have some clinical experience. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 85L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) will require: - a bachelor's degree with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or - a pass bachelors degree in a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelors degree or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty; or - completion of the first 4 years of an undergraduate medical degree that is accredited by the Australian Medical Council, and a letter of recommendation from the head of clinical school/medical program supporting concurrent enrolment while completing degree requirements. All students entering the program are expected to have some clinical experience. In exceptional circumstances the dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. Applicants must complete the admission supplementary form and demonstrate how you meet each criterion for the award of Commonwealth Supported Places and Clinical Epidemiology Scholarships. Upload the academic transcripts from all your previous degrees, your CV and any additional evidence such as certificates for any prizes and/or awards to the online admission application system. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. Admission to the course requires: - a bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or - a pass bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelor's degree or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty; or - completion of the first 4 years of an undergraduate medical degree that is accredited by the Australian Medical Council, and a letter of recommendation from the head of clinical school/medical program supporting concurrent enrolment while completing degree requirements. All students entering the program are expected to have some clinical experience.
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.
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 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $54,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology)sydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
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- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
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- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
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