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Postgraduate UOQ-EPD-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology

Detective work for diseases

Learn to conduct vital investigations into diseases and disorders that affect entire populations. You’ll study the core concepts of epidemiology and build skills for working with data. Use maths and science to improve the health and lives of communities.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

4

Price

From

$4,150

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

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3

  • 2023

Degree details

What you'll learn
  • 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 a leading Public Health school.
  • Learn from experienced teachers and academics who have contributed to major public health projects globally.
  • With options to study online, on campus, or a combination of both, you can structure your study to suit your needs.
Career opportunities
  • Epidemiologist
  • Biostatistician
  • Research associate
  • Research fellow
  • Clinical research officer
  • Medical officer
Entry requirements

Higher education

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
  • a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 1 year full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a healthcare, public health or research setting, or
  • to have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in a healthcare, public health or research setting.


Applications based on post-secondary study and work experience will be assessed individually.


You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.


Relevant disciplines include advanced sciences, behavioural and social sciences, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, counselling, dentistry and oral health, development studies, environmental health, environmental science, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, mathematics, medicine and medical sciences, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health and health sciences, science, sociology, speech therapy, and veterinary sciences.

English Proficiency Requirements

All applicants must satisfy the UQ English language proficiency requirements for admission.

Credit for previous study or work

If you've completed previous study, you may be eligible to receive credit for – or exemption from – certain subjects in a UQ program.

Description

This program consists of structured coursework that develops students' epidemiological, biostatistical and methodological skills to an advanced level.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

The Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology is a 1 year course for a part-time student. Each year consists of 2 Study Periods, also known as semesters. The recommended study pattern consists of 4 core subjects, with 2 to be completed in your first study period and 2 in your second.


Award Requirements

To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of 4 subjects,

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