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Western Sydney University

Parramatta , New South Wales ,Australia

Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology

Change the face of modern medicine by conquering superbugs for good. For more than 10 years, Western has been at the leading edge of medical education. This course gives you the vital skills and knowledge to combat disease, improve global health and establish effective public health policy.

Be the one who conquers superbugs for good, with Western’s Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology.We believe knowledge doesn’t just come from theory but also by being actively involved in the medical field. It’s why we’re involved in collaborative research with clinicians, policy makers and community partners. We’re leaders in health research, both nationally and internationally. As a result, our graduates are highly sought after.

Core units include Epidemiology and Biostatistics, while our range of specialist electives include fascinating areas, like Disease Surveillance, Environmental Epidemiology and Research Protocol Design.

Taught out of our Parramatta Campus, you’ll emerge with a solid understanding of epidemiological concepts and methods. Be given the vital skills and knowledge needed to combat disease, improve global health and establish effective public health policy.

Campus Information

Parramatta South Campus

Parramatta is rapidly becoming the heart of Sydney’s business, creative and cultural landscape. Western’s Parramatta campus offers cutting-edge facilities and technology.

Intakes

  • March

Application Processing Time in Days: 7

Application Process

More info required
10 Days
GTE/Possible interview call
10 Days
Unconditional offer
10 Days
Visa process
30 Days
More info required
10 Days
GTE/Possible interview call
10 Days
Unconditional offer
10 Days
Visa process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

  • Pathway to Master degree

Your career

Be prepared for a career as a health researcher or clinician (medical, nursing and allied health). Contribute to health-related fields, like public health, environmental health, and communicable disease control.

Apply your knowledge across government departments and health service settings, private industry, and domestic and international non-government organisations.

Or take your studies further with a higher degree in health and medical research.

 

PSW Opportunity

  • No PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India

  • Successful completion of a recognized** Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian degree

**Please note that some degrees and awards are subject to an individual assessment.