Epidemiology - M4028
Graduate certificate
The role of the epidemiologist has never been more important. Being able to coordinate a defence against a disease outbreak – or even better, predict and prevent their occurrence - is crucial to keeping our community safe and healthy.
The Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology builds your knowledge of key epidemiological principles including biostatistics, health promotion and disease. This course will develop your practical epidemiological and data analysis skills, as well as the capacity to apply them in public health contexts. Alongside your core studies, you will have the opportunity to explore the epidemiology of communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as public health challenges, clinical trials and research methods.
This choice of electives provides you with an insight into the big picture of health and where you might like to focus your career.
Monash experts continue to shape the state and national response to COVID-19. In the Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology, you’ll learn from some of Australia’s most prominent epidemiologists, biostatisticians, infectious disease specialists and public health experts.
Further study
A Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology could also lead you towards further study, with the opportunity to progress into the Master of Public Health.
At a glance
Course Details
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This course is NOT available to International Students currently in Australia on a Student Visa, or students living and studying offshore |
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Start date |
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July) |
Qualification |
Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent).
OR
A minimum of three years of relevant work experience*.
* Relevant work experience in the field of Health and Public Health and includes in the health industry (e.g. Government, policy, provider e.g. hospital, clinic), non-government organisation (NGO), academic or research institution, consulting, pharmacist and pharmaceutical company etc.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
You must provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV), Relevant Work Experience or statement from employer to substantiate period of employment.
Making the application
Future students
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
The total fees for 2026 for this 24 credit point (6 month full-time or 12 month part-time) course are:
A$17,550
The equivalent fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2026 would be A$35,100
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.