Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Charles Darwin University
Key Information
Campus location
Darwin, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
6 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
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.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Core Units
- Biostatistics
- Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases
Specialist Electives
- Public Health Anthropology
- Clinical Trials and Other Intervention Studies
- Indigenous Health Research
- Research, Ethics and Impact
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Health Policy
- Qualitative Research
- Tropical Child and Adolescent Health
- Indigenous Health
- Health Promotion
- Research Design
- Health Systems, Planning and Evaluation
- Epidemiology
- Public Health Economics and Decision Making
- Chronic Conditions Control
- Public Health
- Global Health
Program Outcome
Credits:40
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
On completion, students can articulate to the Graduate Diploma and Master of Public Health, or the Graduate Diploma and Master of Health Research.