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Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology (GC-IDEPI) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

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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

Last updated: 7 November 2024