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Total subjects
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$8,300
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100% Online
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For more than a century, The University of Queensland (UQ) has delivered knowledge leadership for a better world. The most prestigious and widely recognised rankings of world universities consistently place UQ among the world's top universities. UQ has also won more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. This commitment to quality teaching empowers our 56,000 current students, who study across UQ’s three campuses, to create positive change for society.
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3
Degree details
- 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.
- Epidemiologist
- Biostatistician
- Research associate
- Research fellow
- Clinical research officer
- Medical officer
Higher education
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- a graduate certificate (or equivalent) in relevant discipline (see below).
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.
If you've completed previous study, you may be eligible to receive credit for – or exemption from – certain subjects in a UQ program.
Epidemiology the branch of medicine dealing with the incidence and prevalence of disease in large populations and with detection of the source and cause of epidemics of infectious disease.
This program aims to provide structured coursework, developing epidemiological, biostatistical and methodological skills to an advanced level.
Recommended Study Pattern
The Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology is a 1 year course for a full-time student. Each year consists of 2 Study Periods, also known as semesters. The recommended study pattern consists of 8 core subjects, with 4 to be completed in your first study period and 4 in your second.
Award Requirements
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of 8 subjects.