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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology will develop your understanding of core principles, approaches and analytic strategies used in epidemiology.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
5478
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
International Fees
$16,712 per year / $16,712 total

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology is a flexible and comprehensive program which will develop your understanding of core principles, approaches and analytic strategies used in epidemiology

If you're interested in studying the distribution and determinants of health and disease, enjoy maths and science, and want a career where you can make a difference, a degree in epidemiology may be for you. Epidemiology is particularly suited if you are a graduate of medicine, nursing, allied health, health sciences, nutrition and statistics, or if you want to advance your skills in health research methods

During the program, you'll complete two compulsory courses and two electives. Core courses will build your knowledge of the scope epidemiology and biostatistics. Elective courses cover areas such as clinical practice and statistical methods.

You may choose to progress to the Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology or the Master of Epidemiology and as epidemiology courses are taken from the same course list, you can transfer study credits across the programs.

Study locations

Herston

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Gain advanced level skills in epidemiology and biostatistics and contribute to improving population health and increasing life expectancy.
  • Develop specialist qualifications in a core public health discipline from one of the leading Public Health schools in the Asia-Pacific.
  • Learn from experienced teachers and academics who have contributed to major public health projects globally.

1 in Australia for public health

Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019

37 in the world for life sciences and medicine

QS World University Rankings 2020

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Epidemiologist
  • Biostatistician
  • Research associate
  • Research fellow
  • Clinical research officer
  • Medical officer