Clinical Epidemiology

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies

1 Course codes

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

3 Masters type

The masters degrees in these resolutions are professional masters courses, as defined by the Coursework Policy.

4 Embedded courses in this sequence

(1) The embedded courses in this sequence are:

(a) the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology

(b) the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology

(c) the Master of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology); or the Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology)

(2) Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.

5 Admission to candidature

(1) Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Faculty may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Faculty, have qualifications, evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

(2) Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology requires:

(a) a medical degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or

(b) a bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or

(c) 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

(d) 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.

(3) Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology requires:

(a) a medical degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or

(b) a bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or

(c) 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

(d) 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.

(4) Admission to the Master of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) requires:

(a) a medical degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification.

(5) Admission to the Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) requires:

(a) a bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or

(b) 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

(c) 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.

6 Requirements for award

(1) The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of Units of Study: Clinical Epidemiology.

(2) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology a candidate must successfully complete 24 credit points, including:

(a) 12 credit points of core units of study; and

(b) 12 credit points of elective units of study from Part A Electives.

(3) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology a candidate must successfully complete 36 credit points, including:

(a) 12 credit points of core units of study; and

(b) a minimum 18 credit points of Part A Electives; and

(c) 6 credit points from Part A or Part B electives to fulfil the number of credit points required for the course

(4) To qualify for the award of the Master of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) or Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points, including:

(a) 12 credit points of core units of study; and

(b) a minimum of 6 credit points of capstone units of study; and

(c) a minimum 18 credit points of Part A Electives; and 

(d) 12 credit points from Part A or Part B electives to fulfil the number of credit points required for the course

7 Transitional provisions

(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2025.

(2) Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2025 complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.