The University of Newcastle Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology provides health care professionals with an introduction to clinical epidemiology. You will learn basic research skills and obtain fundamental principles of clinical epidemiology, which can be applied to your current profession.

You will learn to apply the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics in a practical manner to improve your clinical decision making and develop your research skills to investigate clinical and population based health problems.

What you will study

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology will provide you with basic research skills, a fundamental understanding of epidemiological concepts, and knowledge of the application of methods in biostatistics in a variety of health settings.

You will study three core courses and you will select one elective course, enabling you to tailor your program to best suit your career objectives.

Key areas of study include:

• Epidemiology-Basic Methods
• Clinical Epidemiology
• Biostatistics
• Clinical Statistics

The University of Newcastle's Graduate Certificate Clinical Epidemiology will provide you with an understanding of epidemiology which can be applied to your current career in health sector. As a graduate, you will have a basic research skills, a fundamental understanding of epidemiological concepts and knowledge of the application of methods in biostatistics.

Possible career paths may include:

• epidemiology research
• academia
• policy advisor
• health related industries