Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology
The role of the epidemiologist has never been more important. Being able to coordinate a defence against a disease outbreak – or even better, predict and prevent their occurrence - is crucial to keeping our community safe and healthy. The Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology builds your knowledge of key epidemiological principles including biostatistics, health promotion and disease. This course will develop your practical epidemiological and data analysis skills, as well as the capacity to apply them in public health contexts. Alongside your core studies, you will have the opportunity to explore the epidemiology of communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as public health challenges, clinical trials and research methods. This choice of electives provides you with an insight into the big picture of health and where you might like to focus your career. Monash experts continue to shape the state and national response to COVID-19. In the Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology, you’ll learn from so
Official- Duration
- Not provided
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Other
- VIC
- Course code
- Program MONASH-M4028
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Course overview
The role of the epidemiologist has never been more important. Being able to coordinate a defence against a disease outbreak – or even better, predict and prevent their occurrence - is crucial to keeping our community safe and healthy. The Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology builds your knowledge of key epidemiological principles including biostatistics, health promotion and disease. This course will develop your practical epidemiological and data analysis skills, as well as the capacity to apply them in public health contexts. Alongside your core studies, you will have the opportunity to explore the epidemiology of communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as public health challenges, clinical trials and research methods. This choice of electives provides you with an insight into the big picture of health and where you might like to focus your career. Monash experts continue to shape the state and national response to COVID-19. In the Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology, you’ll learn from so
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent). OR A minimum of three years of relevant work experience*. Relevant work experience in the field of Health and Public Health and includes in the health industry (e.g. Government, policy, provider e.g. hospital, clinic), non-government organisation (NGO), academic or research institution, consulting, pharmacist and pharmaceutical company etc. 2. A recognised Australian bachelor degree or equivalent is required; relevant discipline, grade average, work experience and supplementary criteria apply where specified for the course. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 12 · R 13 · W 21 · S 18
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent). OR A minimum of three years of relevant work experience*. Relevant work experience in the field of Health and Public Health and includes in the health industry (e.g. Government, policy, provider e.g. hospital, clinic), non-government organisation (NGO), academic or research institution, consulting, pharmacist and pharmaceutical company etc. 2. A recognised Australian bachelor degree or equivalent is required; relevant discipline, grade average, work experience and supplementary criteria apply where specified for the course.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific score, discipline and additional requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Other | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Other | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Other
PrimaryVIC
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate of Epidemiologymonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- 2027 International Undergraduate Course GuideOfficial source
- Monash Bachelor of Nutrition Science Honours FAQOfficial source
- Monash English language requirementsOfficial source
- Monash minimum entry requirementsOfficial source
- Academic entry requirements - Graduate ResearchOfficial source
- Monash inbound Study Abroad and Exchange requirementsOfficial source
- Monash Bachelor of Design Honours progression requirementOfficial source
- Monash Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) M3706Official source
- Monash Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours) M3707Official source
- Monash 2027 international course pagesOfficial source
- Monash academic entry requirementsOfficial source
- Monash College Diploma academic entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source
- Monash Emergency Health (Paramedic) Honours handbookOfficial source