Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

Course overview

Duration
0.5 YEAR/S FULL-TIME
Scholarship
YES
Fee
A$15,792
Intake
JULY

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.

Career opportunities for graduates include epidemiological or public health roles. On completion, students can articulate to the Graduate Diploma and Master of Public Health, or the Graduate Diploma and Master of Health Research.

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.

Students in this course are enrolled in CDU units, as CDU students. Educators from Menzies School of Health Research coordinate and deliver the course.

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Why study Public Health at CDU?

Now more than ever, the world needs public health experts to develop evidence-based strategies that benefit the community. CDU and Menzies School of Health Research partner to deliver postgraduate public health and health research courses. You will learn to understand and address public health issues on a local and global scale, creating an array of career opportunities in policy making, research and disease prevention, health promotion, and more.

#2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)

Work with health agencies and complete your own community health project

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree or equivalent international qualification. Registered nurses who are graduates of a hospital-based program are also eligible for entry.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40)- Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4

IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake) -A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.

Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)- A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.

Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency- A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module- A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.

TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) -A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

Fees and scholarship

The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2024 is AUD $15,792.00. This equates to $ $3,948.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).

These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.

We offer an exciting and generous range of scholarships to support international students coming to study at CDU from around the globe. Our scholarships reward high-achieving students with outstanding academic accomplishments and who contribute to the potential to make a positive impact on the world.


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