Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology in Herston Australia | The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland
|
Herston Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
47,200
(c. USD33,285.44)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This program will enhance your grasp of diverse principles, methodologies, and analytical techniques in epidemiology.
The Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology is a one-year course tailored for individuals with an approved degree or those who've completed UQ's Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology.
Participants should possess healthcare sector knowledge and experience. This program is ideal for medicine, nursing, allied health, health sciences, nutrition, or statistics graduates, or professionals seeking to strengthen their health research capabilities.
Throughout the program, you'll undertake core courses to deepen your epidemiological expertise and methodological abilities, plus an elective covering research, public health, and related fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An approved degree in the same discipline; or
A Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology from this university (or equivalent).
Semester 2 entry is only available to Australian students studying part time due to course scheduling.
A degree in one of the following disciplines would normally meet the 'approved degree' requirement:
Behavioural and social sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Counselling)
Biomedical Sciences
Biostatistics
Dentistry, Oral Health
Development Studies
Environmental Health
Exercise and Sport Science
Food Science
Health Economics
Health Management
Medicine, Medical sciences
Nursing
Nutrition
Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Public Health or Health Sciences
Science
Speech Therapy
Veterinary sciences.
The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19. TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5. Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands. BEP - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills. CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands. OET is not accepted.
Tuition
AUD
47,200