Career outcomes

Epidemiologists are in high demand because of a national shortage.

Our graduates go on to work as:

• Epidemiologists
• Medical and health advisors
• Medical researchers
• Policy advisors
• Public health professionals.

Employers in this field include:

• Medical research institutes such as the Burnet Institute and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
• Government departments and international bodies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), along with non-profit organisations
• Biotechnology companies
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Research and general hospitals such as the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Alfred Health, Austin Health and the Epworth.
• Academic and public research institutions such as universities and the CSIRO

Further study

After completing the Master of Science (Epidemiology), you’ll be well prepared to begin a PhD in the field.