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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Graduate Certificate in Communicable Diseases Epidemiology

  • Graduate Certificate

Develop your skills in the study of disease in human populations and learn the principles of infectious diseases. The Graduate Certificate in Communicable Diseases Epidemiology will provide you with the opportunity to examine, analyse and assess the emergence and transmission of infectious diseases.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Course Code
92220
Study Mode
Online

About this course

This course will develop your skills in the study of disease in human populations and the principles of infectious diseases. This course is designed to suit anyone eligible to undertake study at the graduate certificate level with an interest in a career in the health industry in the area of communicable diseases. This graduate certificate can serve as an entry pathway to a master's degree. Units completed in the graduate certificate can be credited towards the Master of Public Health.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Online

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

Career opportunities
  • Research officer
  • Health project/program manager
  • Policy analyst
  • Health researcher
  • Health promotion officer
Career Pathways

Career opportunities
  • Research officer
  • Health project/program manager
  • Policy analyst
  • Health researcher
  • Health promotion officer
Further Study

This graduate certificate can serve as an entry pathway to a master's degree. Units completed in the graduate certificate can be credited towards the Master of Public Health.

Further Study

This graduate certificate can serve as an entry pathway to a master's degree. Units completed in the graduate certificate can be credited towards the Master of Public Health.

Course structure

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
77.5%
Overall satisfaction
86.3%
Skill scale
71.3%
Teaching scale
84.3%
Employed full-time
$67.4k
Average salary
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