How to Become an Epidemiologist? Top Universities for Epidemiology Course in Australia

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First off, this profession is often unheard about and thus we found it a bit difficult to pronounce it. According to Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries, epidemiologist are pronounce as /ˌepɪˌdiːmiˈɒlədʒɪst/. Or you can pronounce as: Eh·puh·dee·mee·o·luh·juhst

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What is epidemiology?

Epidemiology is one of the 5 core disciplines of Public Health. This field is the study of why and how often diseases occur in different groups of people. The causes of diseases and other types of serious health problems in the public will be thoroughly studied and researched as the goal is to stop it from spreading. 

Then the findings are called epidemiological information and it is used to plan and evaluate strategies to prevent illness. That information as well will be used as a guide to the patients’ management and as a report to officials in the government and to the public. 

What do epidemiologists do?

Basically, epidemiologists are scientists who study the spread and control of diseases.

The job scope can be found in the illustration below.

Epidemiologists also conducting their research and contributing in the following areas:

  • Infectious diseases
  • Bioterrorism/emergency response
  • Maternal and child health
  • Chronic diseases
  • Environmental health
  • Injury
  • Occupational health
  • Substance abuse
  • Oral health

Where do epidemiologists work?

According to payscale.com, the average salary of epidemiologists in Australia is AUD$90,000 with the average hourly rate AUD$35.00.

What skills to possess to become an epidemiologist?

Where to study Epidemiology in Australia?

To be an epidemiologist, a bachelor degree is not enough because you need to have a master degree. Read Public Health to know more about the entry requirements to enter bachelor degree and recommended universities to pursue the undergraduate study.

General entry requirements to study Master of Epidemiology:

English

IELTS 6.5

Academic

An undergraduate degree in a field relevant such as public health, health management, epidemiology, health science and medicine 

Work 

2 – 5 years relevant working experience

The requirements may vary according to different universities. Contact us for other requirements that are not listed above 😃

Top 5 Recommended Universities to Study Epidemiology in Australia

The University of Melbourne

Undergraduate Program

Master of Epidemiology

Intakes

March & July

Duration

2 years

Annual Indicative Fees

AUD $50,112

The University of Queensland

Undergraduate Program

Master of Epidemiology

Intakes

February

Duration

1.5 years

Annual Indicative Fees

AUD $33,424

University of Technology Sydney

Undergraduate Program

Master of Public Health

Intakes

February & July

Duration

1.5 years

Annual Indicative Fees

AUD $26,460

Western Sydney University

Undergraduate Program

Master of Epidemiology

Intakes

March

Duration

1.5 years

Annual Indicative Fees

AUD $31,600

Edith Cowan University

Undergraduate Program

Master of Public Health

Intakes

April

Duration

2 years

Annual Indicative Fees

AUD $32,600

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Stephanie Calamba
Part time ACCA student, part time content writer but full time child of God.

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