Deakin University
Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology Intelligence
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Combines cutting-edge data analysis with public health strategy, empowering professionals to lead informed responses to complex health challenges from anywhere in the world.
Course overview
Deakin's Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology Intelligence equips you with a strong understanding of epidemiology to inform public health decision-making, policy and practice. You will be immersed in the study of surveillance, investigation, prevention and control of public health events and will learn about outbreak detection and response, including contact tracing, as well as public health preparedness.
Suitable for clinical and non-clinical health professionals, as well as graduates from other disciplines, the course equips you with crucial problem-solving and data analysis skills to provide epidemiology intelligence to health departments and decision-makers. You'll explore two key study areas that work together to give you the best possible grounding in the field.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology Intelligence, you must pass four credit points.
Core units
Complete the following units:
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points)
- Epidemiology 1
- Epidemiology 2
- Biostatistics 1
- Biostatistics 2
Entry requirements
To be considered for admission to this degree, you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Completion of a bachelor's degree or higher.
- At least two years' relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent).
English language proficiency requirements
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised English-speaking country.
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) in each component of the test.
- Other evidence of English language proficiency.
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Deakin University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning.
You can refer to the recognition of prior learning (RPL) system, which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.
Visit their website or contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
- Collect, critically analyse and communicate epidemiological research and data to inform public health decision-making.
- Analyse, synthesize, interpret and communicate epidemiological concepts and scientific evidence to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Use appropriate technologies to locate and analyse epidemiological data and interpret and disseminate findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Demonstrate critical thinking to independently analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex epidemiological research data and evidence to make high-level and independent judgements to inform health service programs, policy and practice.
- Utilise epidemiological methods to interpret data, identify the determinants of disease and disease risk and plan and evaluate public health interventions.
- Operate independently to understand epidemiological concepts, maintain self-awareness and critically analyse bias and confounds to support expert judgment.
- Identify and reflect on effective teamwork skills and principles required to collaborate with others from a range of disciplines and backgrounds.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $15,300 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of four credit points (normally four units) per year.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
