Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology (GC-IDEPI)
Graduate CertificateYear: 2022 Delivered: Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville)
About this course
Coordinator
James Fielding
Contact
violeta.spirkoska@unimelb.edu.au / fielding@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
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Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/
Coordinator
Violeta Spirkoska
Overview
| Award title | Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2022 — Parkville |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 8 |
| Credit points | 50 credit points |
| Duration | 12 months part-time |
The Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology provides the baseline skills necessary to work in the field of infectious disease investigation, monitoring, reporting, decision making and research. Within this degree students will learn to use surveillance data, investigate outbreaks, and analyse and interpret information from studies of infectious diseases.
The course covers the fundamental concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics, and the application of these concepts to infectious disease epidemiology and modelling. Students completing the course will be able to contribute to infectious diseases epidemiologic or medical research, analyse data and critically appraise evidence for public health decisions.
Students interested in further study at the completion of the Graduate Certificate will be well placed to undertake:
- Master of Epidemiology (MEpi)
- Master of Science (Epidemiology) (MSc(Epi))
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
Entry requirements
Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
- A pass-level undergraduate degree in any discipline
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
- In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance; and
- Public health and health-related work experience, as evidenced by a CV provided by the candidate
- The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
- Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.
Notes:
Successful applicants with completion of master’s level epidemiology and/or biostastitstic’s subjects may be eligible for up to 25 points advanced standing.
This Certificate is used as a pathway to the MPH only and as an exit point from an incomplete MPH. Students will not be able to take this Certificate concurrently with the Master of Public Health.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete this course that must be met by all students. For information on the inherent requirements specific to this course contact the course/program coordinator. In some circumstances reasonable adjustments may be available to enable students to meet these requirements while still preserving the academic integrity of the university's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. For more information on how to seek these adjustments refer to the Student Equity and Disability Support website: https://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge
On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology, students will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and current practices in the discipline of Epidemiology
- Identify epidemiologic methods commonly used to study infectious diseases
Skills
On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology, students will be able to:
- Communicate a scientific argument to a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences in written and oral form
- Demonstrate critical and analytical skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories
- Evaluate the suitability of epidemiologic studies of infectious diseases to be utilised in formulating a response to a public health problem
Application of knowledge and skills
On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the application of epidemiologic knowledge and skills to new situations
- Apply appropriate epidemiologic research principles and methods to infectious disease related problems
Generic skills
- Application of theory to practical problems
- Evidence-based decision making
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Communication of a scientific argument to a variety of audiences
Graduate attributes
Academic distinction
- • Have knowledge of the fundamental concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics • Be able to apply appropriate epidemiologic theory and methods to infectious disease problems • Be able to think critically and creatively • Be able to apply knowledge, information and research skills to solve infectious disease related problems • Be effective written and oral communicators
Active citizenship
- • Be engaged with contemporary local, national, global issues • Be able to work collaboratively with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds • Be equipped to make substantial contributions to society
Integrity and self-awareness
- • Be motivated and organised, with an ability to set goals, manage time and prioritise • Be able to work effectively both independently and in groups • Be flexible and adaptable • Be aware of their own limitations and able to reflect and learn from their mistakes
Course structure
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology, students must successfully complete:
- Four compulsory subjects (50 credit points)
Core Subjects
Students must complete the following four Compulsory subjects (50 points):
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPH90013 | Biostatistics | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| POPH90014 | Epidemiology 1 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| POPH90112 | Infectious Disease Epidemiology | April (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POPH90271 | Infectious Diseases Modelling | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Further study
Subjects completed within this degree from the University of Melbourne may receive advanced standing (with credit) within the Master of Public Health.
This Graduate Certificate cannot be taken concurrently with the Master of Public Health. The Graduate Certificate cannot be claimed retrospectively when the relevant subjects are taken as part of a completed Master of Public Health.
Last updated: 17 January 2023