University of Queensland
Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology Online
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Strengthen your ability to interpret health data through advanced online study in epidemiology, biostatistics and research methods, with a pathway to UQ’s Master of Epidemiology.
Course overview
The University of Queensland’s Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology is designed for graduates from relevant disciplines who want to strengthen their understanding of health research methods. Particularly relevant to professionals across medicine, nursing, allied health, health sciences, nutrition and statistics, the course examines the principles, approaches and analytical strategies used in epidemiology.
You will extend your knowledge of epidemiology and biostatistics while studying research methods, regression analysis and the interpretation of health data. Compulsory study establishes a strong methodological foundation, while electives enable you to explore areas across clinical research, population health and public health. Learning is guided by experienced academics who have contributed to major public health projects globally.
Delivered externally, the course can be completed in one year of full-time study or the part-time equivalent. Online lectures and tutorials support engagement with epidemiological theory and contemporary health research practice. After completing the qualification, you may continue to the Master of Epidemiology.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
At UQ, a unit represents the value of individual courses that contribute to the total unit requirements of a program. Most UQ courses have a value of two units, though some may vary depending on the program or course structure.
To earn the Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology, you must complete sixteen units or eight courses, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth two units.
Core units
- First Nations Health and Wellbeing
- Foundations of Public Health
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Epidemiology in Practice
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Practical Regression Analyses
Elective units
Select four units from the following:
- Preventing Disease through Healthy Environments
- One Health: Diseases at the Human–Animal Interface
- Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- Fundamentals of Major Diseases
- Planning, Implementing & Evaluating Public Health Programs
- Public Health Advocacy
- Wastewater Surveillance
- Communicable Disease Management and Control
- Public Health in Pandemics
- Health Systems
- Cost Effectiveness in Health and Medicine
- Advanced Biostatistics and Epidemiology
- Global Health Policy in Practice
- Methods of Clinical Epidemiology
- Data Management and Statistical Computing
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for this course, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
- Hold a graduate certificate or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Applicants must have achieved a Grade Point Average of at least 4.0 on a seven-point scale in their previous qualification.
Relevant disciplines include advanced sciences, behavioural and social sciences, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, counselling, dentistry and oral health, development studies, environmental health, environmental science, exercise and sport science, food science, health economics, health management, mathematics, medicine and medical sciences, nursing, nutrition, occupational health and safety, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health and health sciences, science, sociology, speech therapy and veterinary sciences.
English language requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of at least one of the following:
- IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0.
- TOEFL internet-based score of 87, including 19 in listening, 19 in reading, 21 in writing and 19 in speaking.
- PTE Academic overall score of 64, with no communicative skill score below 60.
- Bridging English overall grade of 4, with at least a grade of C in each macro skill.
- Cambridge English Scale overall score of 176, with no individual score below 169.
- Other accepted evidence of English language proficiency.
The Occupational English Test is not accepted for this course.
Contact the university for further information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of units that you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Career possibilities include:
- Epidemiologist
- Biostatistician
- Research Associate
- Research Fellow
- Clinical Research Officer
- Medical Officer
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $9,295 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
HECS-HELP loans are available to eligible CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.