Postgraduate Coursework
Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
2021
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This course is available part-time only for Semester 1 applicants.
The Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control offers an introduction to core concepts and skills in infectious disease prevention and control. This includes epidemiology, statistical research methods and quantitative analysis of health data.
During the course you will explore key public health principles and practices aimed at preventing illness and protecting health in the community. Unique features of the course include learning from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research researchers and experts in the field.
This course requires strong academic reading and writing skills. If you are not confident in your academic literacy skills you will be supported by the University's academic support services.
Credit transfers & pathways
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
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This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control is a 6 month full-time course. The core units cover a selection of essential knowledge and skills in epidemiology and biostatistics. On completion, you can articulate to the Graduate Diploma and then the Master of Health Research or Public Health. Delivered externally online; some units are offered with an internal option.
- 2021 HE unit offerings and unit fees are not yet available however will be published no later than 1 December 2020.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
This course is being reviewed and students should re-check the course structure and study plans early in 2021 for possible changes.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (2 unit) |
20cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.
PHM553 Biostatistics |
| Specialist Electives (2 units) |
20cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points selected from the units detailed below.
PHM517 Public Health Anthropology |
| 40cp | Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Graduate Certificate AQF Level 8 course award.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Study plan
- 2021 HE unit offerings and unit fees are not yet available however will be published no later than 1 December 2020.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
This course is being reviewed and students should re-check the course structure and study plans early in 2021 for possible changes.
Students Commencing in Semester 1 (Part-time only)
The Recommended Study Plan for students commencing in semester 1 will be published as soon as it becomes available.
Students Commencing in Semester 2 (Full-time or part-time)
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard full time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use these as a guide to create an individual study plan.
Full-time Study Plan
| Legend: | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| PHM553 Biostatistics | CO | ||
| PHM570 Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 2 | SE | ||
Specialist Elective Availability
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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PHM517 Public Health Anthropology PHM524 Clinical Trials PHM525 Indigenous Health Research PHM527 Health Research Skills PHM529 Sexual and Reproductive Health PHM559 Health Policy PHM588 Qualitative Research Methods PHM593 Tropical Child and Adolescent Health |
Course fees
Non-Commonwealth supported places
Full fee paying places are available in this course.
2020: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
2021: Information about fees and charges for 2021 are not yet available however will be published prior to 1 December 2020.
Domestic students - undergraduate studies
SATAC
UAC
If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.
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