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Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology (GC-IDEPI) // Attributes, outcomes and skills
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
Coordinator
Violeta Spirkoska
Contact
violeta.spirkoska@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/
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: 30 January 2024