Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology

Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology is a fully online degree with optional face-to-face components for clinicians and clinical researchers. You will learn the skills needed to generate high quality clinical research and interpret research evidence to improve patient care outcomes.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, Aug

Domestic Fees

$24,750 total

About this course

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology is a fully online degree with optional face-to-face components for clinicians and clinical researchers. You will learn the skills needed to generate high quality clinical research and interpret research evidence to improve patient care outcomes.

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires:

a medical degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or
a bachelors degree in a health-related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or
a pass bachelors degree in a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelors degree or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty; or
completion of the first 4 years of an undergraduate medical degree that is accredited by the Australian Medical Council, and a letter of recommendation from the head of clinical school/medical program supporting concurrent enrolment while completing degree requirements.

All students entering the program are expected to have some clinical experience.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Online

Career pathways

This course provides students with knowledge and skills in clinical epidemiology that will enable them to incorporate best evidence into their own clinical practice. It also covers all the essentials for the clinical researcher and provides a solid foundation for those interested in pursuing a research career.

Our graduates work in areas such as:

Clinical research
Government regulatory bodies
Health system management
Health policy
Pharmaceutical industry

Graduates may be eligible to apply for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) points with medical colleges in which they are completing their training.

How to apply

Additional documents

Prepare the following documentation to submit with your application:

Statement of intent - please specify the reason(s) why you would like to apply for this program and how do you think it will be beneficial to you after completing the program.
Current CV
Academic transcript
Proof of ID

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Sydney (USYD).

81.2%

Overall satisfaction

83.8%

Skill scale

67.7%

Teaching scale

82.2%

Employed full-time

$77.9k

Average salary

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