Courses Handbook 2008 - [ Archived ]

129511 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Applied Epidemiology

GradCertAppEpidem(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 027200C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years


Introduction

This course provides those currently working in public health related fields with introductory coursework in epidemiology and biostatistics. Graduates develop an understanding of the various components of epidemiology and biostatistics with the course designed to accommodate students from varying backgrounds.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in an appropriate field or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary education institution.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study in both internal and external study modes.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
13150 v.4   Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases 681 4.0 25.0
13152 v.3   Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0
4858 v.7   Epidemiology and Biostatistics 684 4.0 25.0
6103 v.8   Epidemiology and Biostatistics 582 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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