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About the course
This graduate certificate introduces core concepts and practical skills for infectious disease prevention and control. You will study epidemiology, statistical research methods and quantitative analysis of health data, alongside key public health principles for protecting community health. The course features teaching informed by Menzies School of Health Research expertise and provides a pathway to further postgraduate study in public health or health research. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue entry-level roles supporting infectious disease prevention and broader public health work. Typical opportunities include epidemiology or public health positions in government and health services, research institutes, NGOs and community health organisations, assisting with surveillance, program planning and data-driven decision-making. This Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences can also be used as a stepping stone to postgraduate qualifications in public health or health research.
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