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Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

ProviderCharles Darwin University
Course code: SATAC1GC047UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control offers an introduction to core concepts and skills in infectious disease prevention and control. This includes 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. Unique features of the course include learning 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. If you are not confident in your academic literacy skills you will be supported by the University's academic support services. International Students This course is also offered as part of a two year package. See below:- Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control PLUS Master of Public Health

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

Higher Ed

successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master’s degree or equivalent international qualification.

Work-Life Other

Registered nurses who are graduates of a hospital-based program are also eligible for entry.

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 176, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 58, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 79, no component below 20

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesBangladesh · India
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsBusiness Enterprises · Information Systems
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BangladeshBachelor background
Master of Teaching (Secondary)Master degree · Business Enterprises · In Australia
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.5/4.03.50 · strong band · approx. top 10-15%
2
BangladeshBachelor background
Master of Business Administration Sustainable LeadershipMaster degree · Sustainable Leadership · In Australia
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.5/4.03.50 · strong band · approx. top 10-15%
3
IndiaBachelor background
Master of NursingMaster degree · Nursing · In Australia
ib guessIB 8.08/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%
4
BangladeshBachelor background
Master of Information TechnologyMaster degree · Information Systems · In Australia
gpa 4GPA 3.5/4.0strong band · approx. top 10-15%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.

References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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Official course pagecdu.edu.auTuition fee sourcestudiesinaustralia.comApplication centreapply.satac.edu.auCDU Bachelor of Nursing Scholarship 2025search.studyaustralia.gov.auCDU Global Merit Scholarship 2024 and 2025search.studyaustralia.gov.auCDU International College Merit Scholarship 2025search.studyaustralia.gov.auDili International School Scholarship 2025search.studyaustralia.gov.auAchieva course data JSONAchieva course information