If the study of people sparks your interest learn how to apply this to inform public health and policy decisions.
Challenge your analytical mind and aim to research diseases and public health issues to improve preventative healthcare. Gain specialised skills to stand out from the pack, our epidemiology degree is the first in Queensland and the second in Australia.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Challenge your analytical mind and aim to research diseases and public health issues to improve preventative healthcare. Gain specialised skills to stand out from the pack, our epidemiology degree is the first in Queensland and the second in Australia.
Develop competencies to lead and teach the next generation of professional epidemiologists. Your studies will focus on disease patterns, causes of disease, and data collection and analysis for the prevention and treatment of disease.
In your final year, you engage in a research project to fine tune your research skills. You also gain essential industry experience through a supervised professional placement.
The program offers a solid foundation to lead you to a higher research degree or ongoing training. Pursue career opportunities as an epidemiologist, research analyst, research assistant, public policy officer or public health officer.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of this program you can pursue a career as an epidemiologist, research analyst, research assistant, public policy or public health officer.
Membership
International Epidemiological Association; Australasian Epidemiological Association; Public Health Association of Australia; Australian Health Promotion Association.
Post-admission requirements
Before undertaking work place learning, students must undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Blue Card. Refer to Program requirements and notes.
Program structure
Introductory courses (9)
COR109 Foundations of Sustainability
HLT140 Communication and Thought
LFS103 Think Health
NUR131 Introductory Bioscience
PUB102 Research Foundations
PUB104 Environment and Health
PUB112 Introduction to Behavioural Health
SCI110 Public Health Foundations
SCS130 Science Research Methods
Advanced courses (9)
PUB210 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
PUB252 Concepts of Epidemiology
PUB262 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB271 Environmental Health Risk Management
PUB310 Health Promotion Principles
PUB351 Infectious Disease Epidemiology
PUB361 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
SCI202 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
SCS202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
Plus select one 24 unit option from:
SRP301 Survey Design and Analysis(12 units) and
HLT326 Special Research Project(12 units)
OR
SRP321 Health Practicum(24 units)
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses (of which 3 courses must be 200 or 300 level) from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must successfully complete the following course requirements as listed in the Program structure.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory courses, including the core course.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 or 300 coded) courses.
Program notes
- Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the work place learning component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state / territory authority).
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.