Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology Intelligence

2021 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2021 course information
Award granted	Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology Intelligence
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2021. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2021. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Campus	Burwood (Melbourne) Cloud (online)
Cloud Campus	Yes
Duration	Up to 1 year of part-time study. The course is only available to students on a part-time basis
Deakin course code	H546
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Our Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology Intelligence equips you with an understanding of foundation 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.

Ready to make a difference to the health of populations around the world?

The COVID-19 global health crisis has seen the demand for experienced health specialists grow significantly. The Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology Intelligence explores public health from a holistic point of view, giving you the well-rounded skills, knowledge and practical experience to meet this demand and apply real-world solutions at a local and international scale.

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.

Epidemiology

At the heart of epidemiology is quantitative research. Epidemiology units will train you to find, evaluate and interpret the right data, allowing you to shape policy and practice with evidence-based insights.

Biostatistics

Explore fundamental statistical concepts in a health context and build experience applying biostatistical techniques to health-related data. This expertise is essential when modelling data, testing hypotheses and analysing case-control studies.

You’ll be taught by highly experienced, internationally renowned experts, giving you unrivalled access to some of the world’s most innovative research, including the world-class COVID-19 research produced by Deakin’s Institute for Health Transformation. By drawing on the latest research, we can ensure the course is relevant, informed and reflective of the true nature of the industry.

As a qualified health professional working in the largest and fastest-growing industry in Australia, career opportunities will be diverse. From public health research roles to opportunities within international organisations such as the WHO and UNICEF – your job prospects will be varied and vast. Upon graduation, you’ll also have the option of continuing your studies. You can develop advanced skills and build even more industry experience by articulating into one of the following masters courses:

Indicative student workload

As a student in the Faculty of Health you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, workshops and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

The trimesters of the course require a part-time commitment, with a substantive load of required learning activities and study time. Although the course is designed for working health professionals, students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities per unit credit point.

Career opportunities

The worldwide demand for qualified health professionals is at an all-time high. Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology Intelligence enables you to join organisations focused on solving a broad range of health issues, including cancer, reproductive health, obesity, food security, violence and HIV.

Some areas you’ll be prepared to work in include:

health departments in all levels of government
public health research roles in government, industry, universities and hospitals
medical research in research institutes, universities, private business and hospitals
international organisations such as the WHO, UNDP and UNICEF.

Participation requirements

See individual unit descriptions for full details.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability.

Pathways

Students who have complete the Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology Intelligence will be eligible to receive 4 units of credit and articulate to:

H757 Master of Public Health

H704 Master of Health Economics

H759 Master of Health Promotion

or receive 2 units of credit and articulate to the

H756 Master of Health and Human Services Management

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities	Collect, critically analyse and communicate epidemiological research and data to inform public health decision making
Communication	Analyse, synthesize, interpret and communicate epidemiological concepts and scientific evidence to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Digital Literacy	Use appropriate technologies to locate and analyse epidemiological data, and interpret and disseminate findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Critical thinking	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
Problem Solving	Utilise epidemiological methods to interpret data, identify the determinants of disease and disease risk, and plan and evaluate public health interventions
Self-management	Operate independently to understand epidemiological concepts, maintain self-awareness, and critically analyse bias and confounds to support expert judgement
Teamwork	Identify and reflect on effective teamwork skills and principles required to collaborate with others from a range of disciplines and backgrounds
Global Citizenship	N/A

Course rules

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology Intelligence students must attain 4 credit points.

The course comprises 4 core units (these are compulsory). All core units will be offered in both campus and online (Cloud) mode.

HSH744 Epidemiology 1
HSH746 Biostatistics 1
HSH754 Epidemiology 2
HSH747 Biostatistics 2

All commencing Faculty of Health undergraduate and postgraduate course work students are required to complete HAI010 Academic Integrity in their first trimester of study (0 credit point compulsory unit).

Recognition of Prior Learning can be granted depending on previous studies and professional experience.

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

Should you wish to progress to a Master of Public Health, Master of Health Promotion, Master of Health Economics or Master of Health and Human Services Management as a graduate of this course, you will be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning.