Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology (GCEpi)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
1 Year part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5478
Faculty
Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External, Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in health, behavioural, social or biological sciences and at least one year of relevant postgraduate experience or other professional qualifications and experience.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 7400
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Apply online
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Program & Teaching Support Convenor, School of Population Health
Email: enquiries@sph.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 4648
Duration
1 Year part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5478
Faculty
Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External, Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in health, behavioural, social or biological sciences and at least one year of relevant postgraduate experience or other professional qualifications and experience.
International students, studying on a student visa, may not undertake the program on campus at UQ on a full time basis; they may only study from their home countries and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 12650
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Enquiries for International students
Phone:
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology?
This program aims to provide structured coursework developing epidemiological and biostatistical skills to an advanced level and leading to a Graduate Certificate level qualification in epidemiology in order to credential an individual as an epidemiologist with strong methodological knowledge skills. Due to the sequencing of courses this program cannot be studied full time.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in health, behavioural, social or biological sciences and at least one year of relevant postgraduate experience or other professional qualifications and experience.
Apply online
Apply online to the Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in health, behavioural, social or biological sciences and at least one year of relevant postgraduate experience or other professional qualifications and experience.
Additional application requirements
This program is not available to international students coming to Australia to study on a Student Visa as the Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology cannot be undertaken full time due to course sequencing. International students can however, complete this program part time from their home country as the courses are offered in external mode.
Visa requirements
International students, studying on a student visa, may not undertake the program on campus at UQ on a full time basis; they may only study from their home countries and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 7400
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 12650
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
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See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology.
