Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology
Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology
At Western, we believe knowledge doesn’t just come from theory but by being actively involved in the medical field. It’s one of the reasons we’re ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world. Find the solutions to challenging epidemics, and change the face of modern medicine. Be the…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
At Western, we believe knowledge doesn’t just come from theory but by being actively involved in the medical field. It’s one of the reasons we’re ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world. Find the solutions to challenging epidemics, and change the face of modern medicine.
Be the super-mind that takes on superbugs. Designed for both clinicians (medical, nursing and allied health) and practitioners from health-related fields (public health, environmental health, communicable disease control) who want to improve their knowledge in key areas of health-related research, this one-year course gives you the vital skills and knowledge to combat disease, improve global health and establish effective public health policy.
Core units include Epidemiology and Biostatistics, while our range of specialist electives covers areas like Disease Surveillance, Statistical Modelling and Research Protocol Design.
Your career:
Be prepared for a career as a health researcher or clinician (medical, nursing and allied health). As a graduate in epidemiology, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
Health and Medical Research
Environmental Health
Communicable Disease Control
Government Health Agencies
Private Industry
Non-government organisations
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have successfully completed
• a Bachelors degree, or higher, in any discipline; OR
• An advanced diploma, or equivalent, in a related discipline AND five years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial or professional level in roles in a health, welfare or aged care discipline
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
