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Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Public Health

Find the best Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Public Health

Graduate Diploma

Perth
If you want an exciting career that stimulates you, challenges you and rewards you, a postgraduate degree in science will set you on the right path.
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
77.50%

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

Joondalup
Public health is a broad field which aims to improve and protect the health and well-being of the general population. As a public health practitioner, you can make a real difference to the lives of the local, national and international communities.
Entry Requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree; or
    • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$12,650 per year / $12,650 total
Graduate Satisfaction
84.40%

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%

Certificate

Malaysia, Perth
Our course will teach students a range of practical skills to support public health action across educational, organisational, socio-economic, environmental and political domains to improve population health.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$3,900 per year / $12,637 total
Graduate Satisfaction
77.90%

Graduate Diploma

Joondalup
Public health is a broad field which aims to improve and protect the health and well-being of the general population. As a public health practitioner, you can make a real difference to the lives of local, national and international communities.
Entry Requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
    • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$25,200 per year / $25,200 total
International Tuition Fees
$39,700 per year / $39,700 total
Graduate Satisfaction
84.40%

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%

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

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
International Tuition Fees
$25,275 total
Graduate Satisfaction
86.00%

Graduate Diploma

Sydney, Melbourne
In this innovative course, the origins and evolution of public health and the underlying principles of community-based and community-led public health will be explored.
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.

Advanced Standing:

Students who have completed a Graduate Certificate in Public Health or a related discipline may apply for credit for up to four units from the core or elective units on entry into the GradDip of Public Health.
Security RequirementsNone required.Health RequirementsNone required.Assumed Knowledge

It is recommended students have completed a health related degree.

Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
88.60%

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.