UWA Handbooks 2009 - Courses

Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology (90340)


The information contained in this course overview is intended only as a guide and is not part of the rules for this course. For further information (including links to unit details) consult the rules for this course and the University General Rules for Academic Courses.
 
Course type: 
   Postgraduate diploma
Status: 
   Current
Intake periods: 
   Beginning of year and mid-year
Description: 
   This diploma assists clinical practitioners and clinical managers to conduct and interpret clinical research and to plan, deliver and evaluate health services. It draws in particular on the research disciplines of epidemiology and health economics while emphasising the application of these disciplines in the clinical setting.
Admission requirements: 
   Subject to University General Rule 1.1.1.2(5), the admission requirements are a three-year bachelor's degree in the area of health science from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or satisfactory completion of the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Health Studies of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or satisfactory completion of the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology; or a level of education and a duration and level of professional experience which, in the opinion of the Faculty, would enable the applicant to complete the course.
Administered by: 
   Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

COURSE DETAILS

Minimum credit points required: 
   48
Structure: 
   The course comprises a total of 48 points including core units and options.
Available to international students: 
   Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Schedule 2: Fees'. (Enquiries: international@uwa.edu.au)
Attendance type: 
   Full- or part-time (Student visa holders should read http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/studentnet/esos for more information.)
Delivery mode: 
   Internal
Standard full-time completion: 
   1 year
Standard part-time completion: 
   Up to 3 years
Locations offered: 
   UWA (Crawley)
Domestic fee type: 
   Postgraduate fee-paying/FEE-HELP

For information on this course contact (Interstate Call Prefix: 08):

Contact: Professor Elizabeth Geelhoed
Position: Director of Postgraduate Studies
Phone: 6488 7129
Email: elizabeth.geelhoed@uwa.edu.au

Note: 
Commencement for international students is only available in semester one.