The Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control offers an introduction to core concepts and skills in infectious disease prevention and control, including epidemiology, statistical research methods and quantitative analysis of health data. 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.
Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in the areas of epidemiology, health research and professional public health practice.
Delivered externally online; some units are offered with an internal option.
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). For more information on the course and its study plan, please visit Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
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