Clinical Epidemiology

About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology introduces health professionals to clinical epidemiology, epidemiological thinking and core biostatistics used in health research and practice. You’ll build basic research skills to interpret evidence, strengthen clinical decision-making, and better understand clinical and population-based health problems. Flexible study is available full-time or part-time, with online options. This is a Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences.

Career outcome

Graduates develop foundational research capability and practical understanding of epidemiological concepts applicable across healthcare settings. Career opportunities include epidemiology research roles, work in academia, and positions supporting evidence-informed decision-making such as policy advisor roles. Skills are also relevant to a range of health-related industries where evaluating research and applying biostatistics improves outcomes. This is a Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as healthcare service officer, health administrator, researcher, policy maker, healthcare consultant, medical sales executive, and etc. in companies including Research Australia, Gilead Sciences, Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, Stryker Corporation, and etc.

Living Costs in Newcastle**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary**

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