Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
The Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology is designed for graduates seeking to improve their knowledge of key areas of health-related research. It provides an understanding of epidemiological concepts and methods and their application in clinical, public health and health policy settings. Its core units include foundation subjects in epidemiology and biostatistics, while a range of specialist electives can be undertaken including disease surveillance, environmental epidemiology and research proto
Official- Duration
- 6 months
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Parramatta
- NSW · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 088191E
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Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology is designed for graduates seeking to improve their knowledge of key areas of health-related research. It provides an understanding of epidemiological concepts and methods and their application in clinical, public health and health policy settings. Its core units include foundation subjects in epidemiology and biostatistics, while a range of specialist electives can be undertaken including disease surveillance, environmental epidemiology and research protocol design.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
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
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
a Bachelors degree, or higher, in any discipline; An advanced diploma, or equivalent, in a related discipline AND five years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial or professional level in roles in a health, welfare or aged care discipline
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 Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.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 2 | Western Sydney University - Parramatta | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney University - Parramatta | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney Parramatta South | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Parramatta South | 1 March 2027 | — | $18,627per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Online | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney Online | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Western Sydney University - Parramatta
PrimaryCnr of Victoria Rd & James Ruse Dr, Parramatta, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.