Graduate Certificate in Communicable Diseases Epidemiology
Graduate Certificate in Communicable Diseases Epidemiology
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. This course will develop your skills in the study of disease in human populations and the principles of infectious diseases. Course structure Postgraduate coursework degrees…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
This course will develop your skills in the study of disease in human populations and the principles of infectious diseases.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.
Top 3 reasons to study this course
Learn how methods are used in contemporary public health practice and applied in population-based infectious diseases.
Make connections within UWA’s School of Population and Global Health, a leading research, teaching and service organisation whose work influences health policies and practices.
Gain greater understanding of the theory and principles of control of infectious diseases in evolving scenarios.
Study options in Public Health
We offer a range of courses enabling you to tailor your studies to meet your personal or professional interests and advance your career.
What you’ll learn
Describe and evaluate health and disease in population groups.
Analyse, interpret and present health and medical data.
Describe and apply principles of communicable diseases.
Outline the health impact from environmental disturbances both regionally and globally.
Career Pathways
Career outcomes
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.
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.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
