Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control program at Charles Darwin University includes epidemiology, statistical research methods and quantitative analysis of health data.

Quick Facts:

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
Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Darwin, Australia

Disciplines

Health Sciences Emergency & Disaster Management Immunology View 151 other Masters in Health Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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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.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

15792 AUD / year

≈ 15792 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported places are available for this course to students who meet the residency requirements.

Living costs

Darwin

Australia

1493 - 2530 AUD / month

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.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Darwin

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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