Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in Townsville Australia | James Cook University
James Cook University
|
Townsville Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
41,240
(c. USD28,896.7)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Acquire specialized training in identifying, preventing, and managing illnesses in tropical, rural, remote, and Indigenous populations. Pursue in-depth exploration of medical challenges in tropical Australia and nearby regions through the Graduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Delve into comprehensive studies of tropical disease epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment. Strengthen your evidence-based practice with cutting-edge developments in the field.
Courses are delivered through flexible formats, including online learning, limited on-campus sessions, and intensive block-mode programs.
Advance your professional credentials. Graduates in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene make significant contributions across Northern Australia and other regions.
JCU's tropical medicine and hygiene alumni possess specialized expertise and hands-on skills for careers in tropical settings.
Graduates focus on travel medicine, infectious diseases, and remote healthcare practice.
Career opportunities exist with government agencies, healthcare providers, community organizations, nonprofits, and international bodies. Take on positions focused on disease control, safeguarding tropical populations' health, and promoting wellness.
Additional opportunities include humanitarian work in locations like the western Pacific and Southeast Asia.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline, from this or another university; or Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine as equivalent to the above.
IELTS - 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0); TOEFL (internet based) - 86 (no component less than 21); Pearson (PTE Academic) - 58 (no component less than 54); C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency: 176 (no component less than 169).
Tuition
AUD
41,240