Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

The Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control offers an introduction to core concepts and skills in infectious disease prevention and control.

This includes epidemiology, statistical research methods and quantitative analysis of health data.

During the course you will explore key public health principles and practices aimed at preventing illness and protecting health in the community.

Unique features of the course include learning from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research researchers and experts in the field.

This course requires strong academic reading and writing skills.

If you are not confident in your academic literacy skills you will be supported by the University's academic support services.

Higher Education Relief Package Charles Darwin University is offering this Graduate Certificate as part of the suite of university short courses subsidised by the Commonwealth Government.

The discounted fees only apply to new student course enrolments in 2020.

To be eligible you must study full time and complete all 4 units by December 2020.

Future enrolments (2021) will be charged at the standard rate, without a discount.

Core Units(2 unit) - 20cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.

PHM553 Biostatistics PHM570 Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases

Specialist Electives(2 units) - 20cp

Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points selected from the units detailed below.

PHM517 Public Health Anthropology PHM524 Clinical Trials PHM525 Indigenous Health Research PHM527 Health Research Skills PHM529 Sexual and Reproductive Health PHM559 Health Policy PHM588 Qualitative Research Methods PHM593 Tropical Child and Adolescent Health

- 40cp

Total Credit Points

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or higher qualification. Registered nurses who are graduates of a hospital-based program are also eligible for entry.