Graduate Diploma in Public Health

Be an advocate for health

Public health is a broad discipline that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of communities and populations. Public health practitioners assess large-scale issues and come up with policy-based strategies to tackle them.

Our graduate diploma is ideal for professionals looking to advance their career in the public health sector.

This qualification can be completed in one year of full-time study. You will:

• complete four core courses and four electives
• study the organisation and delivery of public health services
• gain insight into relevant social, cultural, economic and environmental factors
• explore policies and practices that support and improve health.

Flexible study options

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health is offered in a blended study mode meaning it can be completed 100% online, in person or with a combination of online and in person study

Graduates who meet entry requirements can progress to further study with the

• World Top 100 School of Public Health*
• 15% industry growth predicted by 2015^
• Choose from over 25 electives in health

^ARWU, 2022
*Imip.gov.au Occupation Projection

Students complete 2 core courses in Public Health and 6 elective courses in thematic areas in Public Health.