Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology in Melbourne Australia | Monash University
Monash University
|
Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
24,950
(c. USD17,597.24)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The work of epidemiologists has become increasingly vital in today's world. Effectively organizing defenses against disease outbreaks – or ideally, forecasting and stopping them before they occur – plays a critical role in safeguarding community health. The Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology enhances your understanding of fundamental epidemiological concepts, covering areas like biostatistics, health promotion, and disease control. This program strengthens your hands-on epidemiological and data analysis abilities while teaching you to implement these skills in public health settings. In addition to required coursework, you can investigate topics including infectious and chronic disease patterns, public health issues, clinical research methodologies, and trial design. These elective options give you a broader perspective on healthcare systems and help identify potential career specializations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Public Health, Health Sciences or MD/MBBS with at least a weighted average mark (WAM) of 60%, or an equivalent GPA approved by the Faculty.
OR
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline* with at least a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60%,
AND
A minimum of two years of relevant work experience**.
*relevant disciplines include: nursing, physiotherapy, biomedical sciences, nutrition, dietetics, occupational therapy, paramedicine, psychology, radiography, radiation science or science.
** relevant work experience in the field of Health and Public Health and includes in the health industry (e.g. Government, policy, provider e.g. hospital, clinic), non-government organisation (NGO), academic or research institution, consulting, pharmacist and pharmaceutical company etc.
Level A
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21
Paper-based TOEFL 550 Test of written English: 4.5
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 176 No skill score below 169
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) 176 No skill score below 169
Tuition
AUD
24,950