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Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Public Health

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Graduate Diploma

Casuarina, Casuarina
Our Graduate Diploma of Public Health will equip you with the skills needed to investigate, critique and respond to real world population health problems in local and global contexts.
Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate diploma, master's degree, or equivalent international qualification. Registered nurses who are graduates of a hospital-based program are also eligible for entry

Consideration will be given to applicants who hold a graduate certificate.

Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
96.00%

Certificate

Open Universities Australia
This multidisciplinary course provides specialised advanced training for graduates or occupational health and safety practitioners with an emphasis on risk and safety management, accident prevention and safety technology.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
77.90%

Bachelor

City, City campus
The Bachelor of Design in Architecture is the first of two degrees needed to become an architect. Students wishing to qualify for professional recognition as an architect must also complete the Master of Architecture (C04235).
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
79.00%

Graduate Certificate

Sydney, Melbourne
Designed for any community-minded individual from any background, this innovative course is based on the social-ecological model of health.
Entry Requirements
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.

Entry Requirement:

A 3 year Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.

International students or domestic students born outside of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, South Africa or USA must meet English Language Proficiency requirements. Minimum scores required are:

* IELTS (Academic) score of at least 6.0 (with no band score less than 5.5), or

* TOEFL overall score of 75 with no score less than 17, or

* Pearson Test of English Academic overall score of 54 with no score less than 46, or

* An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components; or

* Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Score of 180 or above.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Security RequirementsNone required.Health RequirementsNone required.Assumed Knowledge

It is recommended students have completed a health related degree.

Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
88.60%

Graduate Certificate

Gold Coast
Build healthy communities. Develop or further your career in public health practice, research and management with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health, recognised nationally and internationally as the credential for a career in public health.
Entry Requirements

To apply for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, a student must:

  • hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing)
  • OR hold a health-related diploma plus two years relevant work experience in the public health sector
  • OR have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time work experience in health practice and/or administration/management/leadership roles within health-related organisations and students would be expected to have career goals to work in public health-related organisations.
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$10,500 per year / $10,500 total
International Tuition Fees
$16,250 per year / $16,250 total
Graduate Satisfaction
84.60%

Graduate Diploma

Perth
Our public health courses are multidisciplinary and designed for health professionals seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in public health.
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
International Tuition Fees
$25,275 total
Graduate Satisfaction
86.00%

Graduate Certificate

On-line Learning, Berwick, Ballarat - Mt Helen
With a strong emphasis on research, this course provides professionals from multidisciplinary backgrounds with enhanced skills to pursue a career in public health.
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
82.80%

Bachelor

City, City campus
This course incorporates midwifery theory, science and clinical practice in a range of health facilities.
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.50%

Short course or microcredential

Parramatta
The Australian College of Nursing’s (ACN) National Immunisation Program for Healthcare Practitioners course is based on the National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals (2017) and has been accredited by the ANMAC subsidiary Health Education Services Australia (HESA) to deliver this course. HESA is the National body for health education accreditation and ACN is the first institution to have its Immunisation course accredited.
Duration
Flexible, self-paced (a minimum of 21 days up to a maximum of 120 days)
Study Mode
Online

Certificate

Open Universities Australia
This multidisciplinary course provides specialised advanced training for graduates or occupational health and safety practitioners with an emphasis on risk and safety management, accident prevention and safety technology.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
77.90%

Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Public Health overview

Graduate certificates and diplomas of public health can give you more specialised knowledge about how to best deliver healthcare. These qualifications take around a year or six months to complete depending on your institution.

Employment options

A graduate certificate or diploma shows dedication, commitment and a real passion for the field of public health.

Scholarships and funding

If your university is approved, you should be eligible to receive Austudy or Youth Allowance - get in touch with them to confirm (or read our article here about it).

Prerequisites and selection process

Many universities will require an undergraduate degree in public health or a related field before admitting you to the course. Some may accept work experience as well.