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School of Population Health
School of Population Health
Graduate Diploma in Health Studies
(Clinical Epidemiology)


You can complete the Graduate Diploma in Health Studies (Epidemiology) in two semesters (full-time) or four semesters (part-time). It can be studied internally or externally. This is a flexible program so please feel free to contact us for advice on your study options.


Students complete 16 units. All courses listed below are equal to two units each.


Part A
All students complete these courses: -


PUBH7600 Introduction to Epidemiology
PUBH7630 Introduction to Biostatistics
PUBH7650 Evidence Based Health Care


Part B
You may choose five of these courses:-


PUBH7003 Qualitative Research Methods in Health
PUBH7006 Evaluation in Public Health
PUBH7015 Decision Making in Health Care
PUBH7100 International Disease Control Priorities
PUBH7101 Infectious and Tropical Disease
PUBH7107 Resource Management in the Health Sector (Not offered in 2007)
PUBH7610 Applied Research & Practice
PUBH7612 Control of Non Communicable Disease
PUBH7614 Health Systems, Organisation and Management
PUBH7617 Pharmacoeconomics
PUBH7618 Cost-effectiveness in Health and Medicine
PUBH7631 Practical Regression Analyses
PUBH7651 Systematic Reviews of Evidence
PUBH7652 Development & Application of Diagnostic Tests (Not offered in 2007)


You can also choose up to four units from other postgraduate courses as approved by the Program Coordinator. For more information, please contact the Plan Co-ordinator, Dr Satyamurthy Anuradha, or Student Services.