Handbook - Communicable Disease Control in Global Health

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Overview

This course aims to equip candidates with an insight into the prevention and control of communicable diseases and related challenges, and the promotion of health especially in developing, remote and resource poor countries. There is a particular focus on global health aspects of disease control with emphasis on trans-national, collaborative … For more content click the Read More button below.

This course aims to equip candidates with an insight into the prevention and control of communicable diseases and related challenges, and the promotion of health especially in developing, remote and resource poor countries. There is a particular focus on global health aspects of disease control with emphasis on trans-national, collaborative research, and a wide range of strategies to manage these challenges across nations. The course is based on real case scenarios and examples, presented by a wide range of global health experts.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Students who are not enrolled in a postgraduate program in the School of Population Health will need to provide evidence of approval from their program authority and the approval of the course convenor.

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Course Outline

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PHCM9784 Course Outline

Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1003
Domestic Students	$4020
International Students	$6000

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