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Overview

The requirements of this program are for students commencing their studies from 2017 onwards. Continuing students can view their original program requirements in previous editions of the handbook. Infectious diseases, both emerging and re-emerging, are growing at a rapid pace in developing countries. Population growth, urbanisation, increased travel and migration … For more content click the Read More button below. The Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Intelligence aims to impart skills in effective management or control of infectious diseases. Students can study online or combine this with intensive workshops offered in Term 1, 2 or 3. Student chooses from a range of specialty courses in infectious diseases including HIV control, immunisation practice, and Infectious Disease Challenges: Epidemiology and Control. The program articulates with the Master in Infectious Diseases Intelligence and Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Intelligence. This program is aimed at health professionals who seek to increase their capacity around the management of infectious disease control strategies and those who wish to change to a career in infectious disease epidemiology. This program offers an entirely web-based study program enabling participants to effectively integrate their learning into their daily professional life without the costly disruption that face-to-face coursework entails. Individual courses within the Program have been developed so as to provide a practice-based and authentic approach to this field of study.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills to contribute to protecting the health of populations and preventing communicable diseases using appropriate scientifically based methods and contemporary theories and techniques.
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2.
Demonstrate understanding of current international infectious disease issues and the capacity to plan, implement and evaluate surveillance and control activities.
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3.
Demonstrate capacity to engage in scholarly inquiry, ethical commitment and critical reflective practice for informing professional practice in public health.
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4.
Critically analyse priorities in infectious disease control and factors that influence current policy and funding at local, regional and global level.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure
24 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 24 UOC as a standalone program.

1. Compulsory courses - 12UOC
2. Infectious Diseases elective courses - 6 UOC
3. Prescribed elective courses - 6 UOC

Core Courses

Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

PHCM9788
6 UOC
Infectious Diseases Intelligence
PHCM9789
6 UOC
Bioterrorism and Health Intelligence

Academic Practice: International Students

Students from non-English speaking countries who have not previously completed a degree in Australia or other English speaking country are also required to take the core course PHCM9100 Academic Practice in their first semester. This course is also available to all other students to assist in gaining maximum benefit from their study, particularly if returning to study after a long break. The course is offered at no charge to students and does not contribute to the UOC requirements of the degree.

PHCM9100
0 UOC
Academic Practice

Infectious Diseases Elective Courses

Students must take at least 6 UOC of the following courses.

PHCM9782
6 UOC
Infectious Diseases Challenges: Epidemiology and Control
PHCM9050
6 UOC
Immunisation Policy and Practice
PHCM9784
6 UOC
Tropical Disease Control
PHCM9731
6 UOC
Outbreak Investigation
PHCM9783
6 UOC
Communicable Disease Control in Humanitarian Emergencies and Disasters
PHCM9787
6 UOC
Infection Prevention and Control in the Healthcare Setting
PHCM9622
6 UOC
The Global HIV Epidemic: Social Aspects and Impacts
PHCM9522
6 UOC
Politics, Surveillance and Public Health

Prescribed Electives

Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses

PHCM9041
6 UOC
Foundations in Public Health and Health Care Systems
PHCM9440
6 UOC
Economic Evaluation in Healthcare
PHCM9498
6 UOC
Epidemiology and Statistics for Public Health
PHCM9605
6 UOC
International Health
PHCM9701
6 UOC
Health Leadership and Workforce Management
PHCM9781
6 UOC
Evidence-informed Decision-making
PHCM9785
6 UOC
Predictive modelling in public health

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):
Domestic Students
International Student

Related Programs

Related Programs

Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Intelligence - GradDipIDI5362 - Infectious Diseases Intelligence
Graduate Diploma in Public Health - GradDipPH5507 - Public Health
Graduate Diploma in Health Management - GradDipHM5509 - Health Management
Graduate Diploma - GradDip5567 - International Public Health
Graduate Certificate in Health Management - GradCertHM7360 - Health Management
Graduate Certificate - GradCert7367 - International Public Health
Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence - MIDI8362 - Infectious Diseases Intelligence
Master of Health Management - MHM8901 - Health Management
Master of Health Management (Extension) - MHM(Extn)8902 - Health Management (Extension)
Master of Health Management - MHMMaster of Infectious Diseases Intelligence - MIDI9041 - Health Management/Infectious Diseases Intelligence
Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence - MIDIMaster of International Public Health - MIPH9042 - International Public Health/Infectious Diseases Intelligence
Master of International Public Health - MIPHMaster of Public Health - MPH9043 - Int Pub Health/Pub Health
Master of Health Management - MHMMaster of International Public Health - MIPH9044 - Int Pub Hlth/Hlth Mgmt
Master of Public Health - MPH9045 - Public Health
Master of Public Health (Extension) - MPH(Extn)9046 - Public Health (Extension)
Master of Health Management - MHMMaster of Public Health - MPH9047 - Public Health/HealthManagement
Master of International Public Health - MIPH9048 - International Public Health
Master of International Public Health (Extension) - MIPH (Extn)9051 - International Public Health (Extension)
Master of International Public Health (Extension) - MIPH(Extn)Master of Public Health - MPH9052 - International Public Health (Extension) / Public Health
Master of Health Management - MHMMaster of Public Health (Extension) - MPH(Extn)9056 - Public Health (Extension) / Health Management
Master of Health Management (Extension) - MHM(Extn)Master of Public Health - MPH9057 - Public Health / Health Management (Extension)
Master of Health Management (Extension) - MHM(Extn)Master of International Public Health - MIPH9058 - International Public Health / Health Management (Extension)
Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence - MIDIMaster of Public Health - MPH9059 - Public Health/Infectious Diseases Intelligence

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Pathways

Articulation Arrangements

Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Intelligence - GradDipIDI5362 - Infectious Diseases Intelligence
Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence - MIDI8362 - Infectious Diseases Intelligence

Additional Information

PLuS Alliance

The Infectious Diseases Intelligence programs are part of the PLuS Alliance, a new international university partnership between UNSW, Arizona State University and King's College London.

Students enrolled in this degree will be able to complete specific electives online from Arizona State University. Further information can be found on the SPHCM PLus Alliance website.

Further Information

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Domestic Students
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
International Students

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