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Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology

Graduate Certificate

If you're interested in studying the distribution and determinants of health and disease, enjoy maths and science, and want a career where you can make a difference, a degree in epidemiology may be for you.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

5478

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$22,480 per year / $22,480 total

About this course

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 1 year full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a healthcare, public health or research setting, or
to have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in a healthcare, public health or research setting.

Applications based on post-secondary study and work experience will be assessed individually.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 1 year full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a healthcare, public health or research setting, or
to have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in a healthcare, public health or research setting.

Applications based on post-secondary study and work experience will be assessed individually.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Relevant disciplines include advanced sciences, behavioural and social sciences, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, counselling, dentistry and oral health, development studies, environmental health, environmental science, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, mathematics, medicine and medical sciences, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health and health sciences, science, sociology, speech therapy, and veterinary sciences.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects


Subject	Qualification equivalent

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English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

This program does not meet the eligibility requirements for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

To study this program in Australia you will need a temporary visa or residency status with study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.

Study locations

Herston

External

What you will learn

Gain advanced level skills in epidemiology and biostatistics, and contribute to improving population health and increasing life expectancy.
Develop specialist qualifications in a core public health discipline from a leading Public Health school.
Learn from experienced teachers and academics who have contributed to major public health projects globally.
Benefit from options to study online, on campus, or a combination of both, so you can structure your study to suit your needs.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Epidemiologist
Biostatistician
Research associate
Research fellow
Clinical research officer
Medical officer

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).

81.4%

Overall satisfaction

83.7%

Skill scale

80.6%

Teaching scale

81.7%

Employed full-time

$104.4k

Average salary

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