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Diploma of Clinical Epidemiology

Memorial University of Newfoundland

St. John's, Canada
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Clinical Epidemiology at Memorial University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Clinical Epidemiology can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Academic faculty
Research scientist
Research assistant
Health policy fellow
Physician
Scientific writer
Grants facilitator
Entrepreneur

Curriculum

Coursework in the first one to two years
Thesis research later
With comprehensive exams by the seventh semester
A faculty supervisor must agree first.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree of at least second-class standing
Usually in the discipline or a cognate one (programme specific)
Statement of interest
Two references and CV
English proficiency evidence unless the degree was taught in English. Grade guidance from source: Undergraduate science degree with at least second-class standing.

Accepted academic background

Undergraduate science degree (second-class minimum) with introductory microbiology and chemistry, Or a 3-year Canadian Diploma of Technology, Or equivalent work experience and education.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 83
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 60
Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable)
Personal Statement
Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

Check the programme requirements and deadline. Apply online through the institution's official application portal
Choose degree
Route and semester
pay the 120 CAD international application fee by Visa or Mastercard. Write the statement of interest and
For research routes
Name up to two possible supervisors. Upload transcripts
Degree confirmation
Two reference letters
A CV and proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 115 unless exempt). Add any programme-specific items
Submit before the deadline.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,596, $6,390 CAD
Application fee	$120 CAD
Deposit	$1,500 CAD

Program details

Campus	St. John's
Faculty or school	Faculty of Medicine
Department	Clinical Epidemiology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Graduate funding and scholarship eligibility vary by research programme and student status, 2027 award decisions remain programme-specific.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.