Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
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Course code: GC-IDEPI
This course is available to domestic students only
March
AUD $18,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
Career outcomes
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology provides a comprehensive foundation in infectious disease epidemiology, combining practical approaches with modelling techniques. You will gain skills in basic data analysis and learn to interpret infectious disease models for informed decision-making.
Upon completing this course, you will be equipped to investigate outbreaks, assess infectious disease surveillance systems, analyse infectious disease data, and implement effective containment measures.
Career options for Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology graduates
Depending on your background, potential career paths include:
- Infectious disease epidemiologist
- Public health officer (responsible for tasks such as outbreak investigation and contact tracing)
- Policy or Program officer
Employers for these roles may include:
- Local, state/territory, and federal government agencies
- The World Health Organization
- Research and academic institutions
- Health care service providers
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs).