Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
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.
Subjects
- PHM553 Biostatistics
- PHM570 Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases
- PHM517 Public Health Anthropology
- PHM519 Clinical Trials and Other Intervention Studies (replaces PHM524 from 2021)
- PHM525 Indigenous Health Research
- PHM527 Research, Ethics and Impact (new title 2021)
- PHM529 Sexual and Reproductive Health
- PHM559 Health Policy
- PHM588 Qualitative Research (new title 2021)
- PHM593 Tropical Child and Adolescent Health
- PHM516 Indigenous Health (added from 2021)
- PHM523 Health Promotion (added from 2021)
- PHM526 Research Design (added from 2021)
- PHM536 Health Systems, Planning and Evaluation (added from 2021)
- PHM552 Epidemiology (added from 2021)
- PHM554 Public Health Economics and Decision Making (added from 2021)
- PHM566 Chronic Conditions Control (added from 2021)
- PHM567 Public Health (added from 2021)
- PHM592 Global Health (added from 2021)
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognized 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.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $15,792 | No |
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| CDU Online | No |
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