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. The course is delivered by Menzies on behalf of Charles Darwin University.

Career opportunities for graduates include epidemiological or public health roles.

2024 Modes of Study

Internal Mode- on offer at CDU Casuarina Campus for:

Semester 1 - PHM516 Indigenous Health, PHM519 Clinical Trials & Other Intervention StudiesPHM526 Research Design, PHM552 Epidemiology, PHM592 Global Health,  

Semester 2 -   PHM527 Research, Ethics & Impact, PHM553 BiostatisticsPHM559 Health Policy, PHM588 Qualitative Research

External Mode: for all PHM units delivered through Charles Darwin University’s online learning environment ‘Learnline’.

 

Program structure
The Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control includes core units covering a selection of essential knowledge and skills in epidemiology and biostatistics. On completion, you can articulate to the Graduate Diploma or Master of Health Research, or the Graduate Diploma or Master of Public Health (and get up to four units of credit from the Graduate Certificate toward your next course). 

Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Study Plans

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Contact us

For more information, please contact the Menzies Education and Training Team.

 

Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control CRICOS Course Code: 103433G |