UWA Handbooks 2009 - Courses

Master of Clinical Epidemiology (Coursework and Dissertation) (91540)


The information contained in this course overview is intended only as a guide and is not part of the rules for this course. For further information (including links to unit details) consult the rules for this course and the University General Rules for Academic Courses.
 
Course type: 
   Master's degree by coursework and dissertation
Status: 
   Current
Intake periods: 
   Beginning of year and mid-year
Description: 
   The Master of Clinical Epidemiology articulates with the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Epidemiology (90340) to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to design and conduct clinical research addressing priority health problems in both clinical and community settings. The programme has a strong public health focus, drawing on the research disciplines of epidemiology, biostatistics and health economics, while emphasising the application of these disciplines in the clinical setting.
Admission requirements: 
   Subject to University General Rule 1.1.1.2(5), the admission requirements are a three-year bachelor's degree in the area of health science from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or satisfactory completion of the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology or the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.
Administered by: 
   Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

COURSE DETAILS

Minimum credit points required: 
   72
Structure: 
   The course consists of units to a total value of at least 72 points comprising core requirements, elective units and a 24-point dissertation.
Available to international students: 
   Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Schedule 2: Fees'. (Enquiries: international@uwa.edu.au)
Attendance type: 
   Full- or part-time (Student visa holders should read http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/studentnet/esos for more information.)
Delivery mode: 
   Internal
Standard full-time completion: 
   18 months (maximum 3 years)
Standard part-time completion: 
   6 years
Locations offered: 
   UWA (Crawley)
Domestic fee type: 
   Postgraduate fee-paying/FEE-HELP

For information on this course contact (Interstate Call Prefix: 08):

Contact: Professor Elizabeth Geelhoed
Position: Director of Postgraduate Studies
Phone: 6488 7129
Email: elizabeth.geelhoed@uwa.edu.au

Note: 
Commencement for international students is only available in semester one.