Faculty of Health

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology

Program Code11684
Graduate LevelPostgraduate
Locations
Contributing Schools and FacultiesFaculty of Health

School of Biomedical Sciences
School of Medicine and Public Health

Admission InstructionsHow to apply as a:
Program Award Rules and SchedulesRules Governing Postgraduate Coursework Awards
40 Unit Graduate Certificate Model Schedule - 000397
40 Unit Graduate Certificate Model Schedule - 000404
Mode of deliveryOn Campus and via Distance Learning.

Back to topDescription

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology is an introductory program of particular relevance to those in public health. It allows students to gain some research skills and training relevant to their area of employment, whilst not necessitating immersion in study to the same depth as that required for a Graduate Diploma. Candidates must complete one prescribed course and may choose three 10 unit courses from the Approved Course List, keeping in mind assumed knowledge requirements.

Back to topCareer Opportunities

Graduation from these programs helps to prepare for a career in education - Faculty appointments at tertiary institution; research - Research academic or research follow in clinical or public health focused research institutions; policy - Policy formulation, analysis and evaluation roles in government, private industry, or non-profit organisations or Public Health practice - at local or state health departments.

Back to topAdmission Requirements

Bachelor degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Mathematics, Statistics, Science or Applied Science in a health related discipline, or a Bachelor degree in Arts (with a major sequence of study in psychology, sociology or other social/behavioural science discipline), or other qualifications approved for this purpose by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Health. In special circumstances an applicant holding other acceptable academic or professional qualifications and with relevant work experience may be admitted as a candidate.

Back to topInternational Students

The programs are structured to provide opportunities for international students. Applicants will be assessed on an individual basis. The programs are likely to attract international students and strategies for program-specific student support will be developed in consultation with participating students. International students will be encouraged to avail themselves of existing University support networks and services.

Back to topSpecial Needs

Under Academic Senate resolution (01:335) (28 November 2001), the Faculty accepts that it is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, which offers practical assistance and advice to students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty will seek advice from the Student Support Unit as to what constitutes "reasonable accommodations" under Anti-Discrimination legislation.

Back to topAdditional Information

The programs aim to provide participants with the competencies to conceptualise, design and carry out epidemiological research that addresses priority health problems in both clinical and community settings. Additionally, the program aim to integrate knowledge of research methods from the disciplines of Biostatistics, Health Social Sciences, and Economics in the development of epidemiological research.

Back to topRequirements and Structure

Six months full time or part time equivalent. This program is offered online and is not accepting International on campus students.

Back to topCourse Information

Back to topCore Courses
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.
EPID6420Epidemiology A - Basic Methods10 units
Back to topDirected Courses
Choose 30 units from the following Directed Courses.
BIOS6910Biostatistics A10 units
BIOS6920Biostatistics B10 units
BIOS6940Intermediate Biostatistics in Epidemiology10 units
BIOS6950Advanced Biostatistics10 units
EPID6410Clinical Epidemiology10 units
EPID6430Epidemiology B - Research Design10 units
EPID6440Molecular Epidemiology10 units
EPID6450Genetic Epidemiology10 units
EPID6460Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases10 units
EPID6470Infectious Disease Surveillance10 units
EPID6500Methods in Pharmacoepidemiology10 units
EPID6530Pharmacoepidemiology - Policy and Economic Issues10 units
EPID6600Research Protocol Design10 units
EPID6610Clinical Toxicology: Core Principles10 units
EPID6620Clinical Toxicology of Pharmaceuticals10 units
EPID6630Clinical Toxicology: Industrial and Chemical10 units
EPID6640Clinical Toxicology: Plants and Animals10 units
EPID6650Nutritional Epidemiology10 units
EPID6660Public Health Implications of an Ageing Population10 units
HPRO6710Introduction to Health Promotion10 units
HPRO6750Principles of Health Promotion10 units
HPRO6760Health Promotion Program Evaluation10 units
MEDI6310Stroke Epidemiology10 units
MEDI6320Stroke: Acute Management10 units
MEDI6340Stroke: Rehabilitation10 units
MEDI6350Stroke: Knowledge Transfer10 units
PUBH6210Qualitative Methods in Health Research10 units
PUBH6250Health Economics10 units
PUBH6260Clinical Economics10 units