Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control program at Charles Darwin University ncludes 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. This course provides the opportunity to learn from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research researchers and experts in the field.

Career opportunities for graduates include epidemiological or public health roles. On completion, students can articulate to the Graduate Diploma and Master of Public Health, or the Graduate Diploma and Master of Health Research.

This course requires strong academic reading and writing skills.

Why study Public Health at CDU?

Now more than ever, the world needs public health experts to develop evidence-based strategies that benefit the community. CDU and Menzies School of Health Research partner to deliver postgraduate public health and health research courses. You will learn to understand and address public health issues on a local and global scale, creating an array of career opportunities in policy making, research and disease prevention, health promotion, and more.

#2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
Work with health agencies and complete your own community health project

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics

Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases

Public Health Anthropology

Clinical Trials and Other Intervention Studies

Indigenous Health Research

Research, Ethics and Impact

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Health Sciences Emergency & Disaster Management Immunology View 8 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE:103433G
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree or equivalent international qualification. Registered nurses who are graduates of a hospital-based program are also eligible for entry.

Tuition Fee

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International

15792 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15792 AUD per year during 6 months.

If you are enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP), your tuition fees will be subsidised by the Government (you won't have to pay this back).

Living costs for Darwin

1493 - 2530 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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