Charles Darwin University

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Prevention and Control at Charles Darwin University provides students with vital insights into epidemiology, statistical research methodologies, and the quantitative assessment of health data.

What you'll study

This program focuses on public health principles and practices aimed at preventing illness and promoting community health, supported by expertise from the Menzies School of Health Research. Core 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

Students will engage in practical projects with health agencies, gaining hands-on experience while addressing public health challenges on both local and global levels.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this program, applicants must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree, or an equivalent international qualification. Registered nurses who have completed a hospital-based program may also qualify for entry. Additionally, proficiency in English must be demonstrated through standardized tests such as:

• TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 79
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 58
• IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5

Career prospects

Graduates of this program can pursue careers in epidemiology or public health. They may also choose to further their studies by advancing to the Graduate Diploma or Master of Public Health, as well as the Graduate Diploma or Master of Health Research. The demand for public health professionals continues to grow, with opportunities in policy-making, research, disease prevention, and health promotion, both domestically and internationally.