Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology

Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology is a 0.5 years Short Course program taught at Monash University Malaysia, . The program is offered in campus-based modes with full Time options. To successfully obtain Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology from Monash University Malaysia you are required to complete credit hours. After completion of Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Epidemiologist.

The minimum requirements for admission in Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology at Monash University Malaysia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Monash University Malaysia.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Monash University Malaysia as pre-requiste for admission in Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Qualifications

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 (eg Government, policy, provider eg hospital, clinic), non-government organisation (NGO), academic or research institution, consulting, pharmacist and pharmaceutical company etc.

You need to complete credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.monash.edu/study/courses/find-a-course/2021/epidemiology-m4028?international=true

The Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology builds your knowledge of key epidemiological principles including biostatistics, health promotion and disease. This course will develop your practical epidemiological and data analysis skills, as well as the capacity to apply them in public health contexts. Alongside your core studies, you will have the opportunity to explore the epidemiology of communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as public health challenges, clinical trials and research methods.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Epidemiologist