Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent; and
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic: Overall 6.5 (min sub-score 6.0); Test of English as a Foreign (TOEFL) – Paper Based Test: 575; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet Based Test (iBT): 79-93 (min. 21 in writing); Pearson Test of English (PTE): 58 (min. 50 in all skills); Occupational English Test (OET): C.
The Graduate Diploma of Public Health provides advanced knowledge to health professionals to improve population health and wellbeing. It places emphasis on the social determinants of health, equipping you to address inequalities for the most vulnerable populations in Australia and across the world. Upon completion, you have the option to progress your career in Public Health or continue onto the Master of Public Health.
This graduate diploma will equip you with the knowledge and skills to address public health challenges. You’ll gain understanding of current global and environmental health issues, health policy, systems and economics, along with social, behavioural and cultural determinants of health. The course develops skills such as planning, implementation and evaluation of public health programs, health promotion and disease prevention strategies, advocacy, statistics and epidemiology and analytical and communication skills.
Learning outcomes
Identify and analyse the major issues that affect the health of populations.
Evaluate the effectiveness of policy and management to promote health and welfare.
Identify and describe environmental risk factors that affect the health and safety of a population.
Demonstrate a commitment to the ethical practice of public health, and the principles of access and equity.
Apply local and global public health awareness to public health challenges.
Career opportunities
Public Health professionals work in a range of roles in government, private, not-for-profit organisations and the university sector. The career opportunities are diverse and can be found in a range of employment settings.
Career paths
Health Policy Officer
Project Manager
Environmental Health Manager
Community and Health Promotion Roles
Government Health Department Roles
Non-government Health Agency Roles
Level of Study Graduate Diploma
Duration 1 year
CRICOS Course Code 097406J
English Requirements IELTS Score UG 6
Annual Tuition AUD$26,960.00
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