Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology (4739)

  • Approved Abbreviation: GradDipEpidemiology
  • Western Sydney University Program Code: 4739
  • AQF Level: 8

CRICOS Code: 088190F

Handbook Summary 2020 - 2022

The Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology is a one year program designed for both clinicians (medical, nursing and allied health) and practitioners from health-related fields (public health, environmental health, communicable disease control) 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 subjects include introductory and advanced subjects in epidemiology and biostatistics, while a range of specialist electives can be undertaken including disease surveillance, research protocol design and statistical modelling.

Handbook Summary 2023

The Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology is a one year Program designed for both clinicians (medical, nursing and allied health) and practitioners from health-related fields (public health, environmental health, communicable disease control, global health, data science) 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, population health and health policy settings. Its core Subjects include introductory and advanced subjects in epidemiology and biostatistics, while a range of specialist electives can be undertaken including disease surveillance, population health research, big data for research protocol design and statistical modelling, climate change, and international development.

Early Exit

Students may exit this program on completion of 40 credit points with a 4740 Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology

Study Mode

One year full-time or two years part-time.

Program Advice

Dr Kate McBride

Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.

Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |

Location

Campus Attendance Mode Advice
Online Full Time Online See above
Online Part Time Online See above
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal See above
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal See above

Inherent Requirements

There are inherent requirements for this program that you must meet in order to complete your program and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this program online.

Inherent requirements

Admission 2020 - 2022

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or higher, in any discipline.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application. 

Statement of Service form

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.  

International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Admission 2023

Applicants must have successfully completed

• a Bachelors degree, or higher, in any discipline; OR

• 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

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application. 

Statement of Service form

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.  

International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Recommended Sequence 2020 - 2022

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points which include the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Autumn sessionCredit Points
HLTH 7008 Introduction to Biostatistics 10
Select one of the following: 10
Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology  
Introduction to Epidemiology  
Select two alternate subjects from the pool below 20
 Credit Points40
Spring session
PUBH 7002 Analytic Approaches in Epidemiology 10
Select three alternate subjects from the pool below 30
 Credit Points40
 Total Credit Points80

Alternate Subjects

Subject Title Credit Points
HLTH 7001A Global Perspective on Social Determinants of Health10
PUBH 700410
PUBH 7005Controversies in Epidemiology10
PUBH 7006Data Management and Programming for Epidemiology10
PUBH 7008Environmental Epidemiology10
PUBH 7010Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases10
PUBH 7012Health Economics and Comparative Health Systems10
PUBH 7015Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology10
AGEN 7005Research Protocol Design and Practice10
PUBH 7025Statistical Methods in Epidemiology10

Recommended Sequence 2023

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of at least 80 credit points, including 50 credit points of core subjects and 30 credit points of any other subjects from the alternate subject pool. 

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Autumn sessionCredit Points
PUBH 7015 Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology 10
HLTH 7008 Introduction to Biostatistics 10
Choose two alternate subjects 20
 Credit Points40
Spring session
PUBH 7002 Analytic Approaches in Epidemiology 10
PUBH 7025 Statistical Methods in Epidemiology 10
PUBH 6004 Applied Epidemiology Research Design 10
Choose one alternate subject 10
 Credit Points40
 Total Credit Points80

Mid-Year Intake Part-Time only

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Spring sessionCredit Points
PUBH 7015 Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology 10
HLTH 7008 Introduction to Biostatistics 10
 Credit Points20
Autumn session
Choose two alternate subjects 20
 Credit Points20
Year 2
Spring session
PUBH 7002 Analytic Approaches in Epidemiology 10
PUBH 7025 Statistical Methods in Epidemiology 10
 Credit Points20
Autumn session
PUBH 6004 Applied Epidemiology Research Design 10
Choose one alternate subject 10
 Credit Points20
 Total Credit Points80

 Alternate Subject Pool

Subject Title Credit Points
APPLIED TOPICS IN EPIDEMIOLOGY
PUBH 5001Infectious Diseases and Outbreak Response10
PUBH 6001Epidemiology of Climate Change10
PUBH 7010Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases10
PUBH 7011Health Advancement and Health Promotion10
PUBH 7031Health Systems and Policy10
PUBH 7033The Social Determinants of Health10
GLOBAL HEALTH FOCUS
HUMN 7023Global Health, Migration and Development10
HUMN 7028Management and Evaluation of Aid Programs10
HUMN 7024Humanitarian and Development Agendas and Progress10
HUMN 7032Public Health in Complex Emergencies (Advanced)10
HUMN 7031Political Economy of Development10
DATA SCIENCE IN POPULATION HEALTH FOCUS
PUBH 7006Data Management and Programming for Epidemiology10
MATH 7014Social Media Intelligence10
COMP 7003Big Data10
COMP 7006Data Science10
PUBH 6002Systems Science and Population Health10

Replaced Subjects

The subject listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2022 or earlier.  

PUBH 7004 Communicable Diseases, replaced by PUBH 5001 Infectious Diseases and Outbreak Response