Epidemiology

Epidemiology is one of the core sciences of public health and has made major contributions to improving population health and increasing life expectancy. If you're interested in studying the distribution and determinants of health and disease – a degree in epidemiology is for you.The Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology is a six-month (four course) program designed for applicants with an approved degree. There are several ways of meeting admission requirements. For more information, see the Program Details tab.Complete four courses: two compulsory courses and two electives. Core courses will build your knowledge of the scope epidemiology and biostatistics. Elective courses cover areas such as clinical practice and statistical methods.Benefit from a program that is flexible and comprehensive, and reflects UQ's strong links with organisations such as Australian Aid, the World Bank, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and international ministries of health.On completion, choose to progress to the Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology or the Master of Epidemiology. Because epidemiology courses are taken from the same course list, you can transfer study credits across the programs.The Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology will develop your understanding of core principles, approaches, and analytic strategies used in epidemiology.FAST FACTSGlobal standingThe Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology is taught through the School of Public Health, which is one of the leading research and teaching centres in the Asia-Pacific region. UQ was also ranked 32nd in the world for Life Sciences and Medicine in the 2017 QS World University Rankings.RESEARCHResearch leadersOur academics have worked on major public health projects with partners including the Wellcome Trust, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Harvard University, and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute .Career...