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Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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Graduate Certificate in Public Health

  • Graduate Certificate

ACU's Graduate Certificate in Public Health equips graduates with knowledge and skills to improve population health and well-being, focusing on ethical and social justice perspectives. Graduates will learn to address major public health issues and implement interventions effectively.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 semester full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$12,940 per year

About this course

Overview

ACU's Graduate Certificate in Public Health equips graduates with knowledge, understanding and skills in public health to improve population health and well-being. The course prepares graduates to practice with a community, national or global focus, and with an ethical, social justice perspective.

On successful completion of the course, graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge of major public health issues, approaches, principles and policy; analyse and utilise best available evidence to support public health action; and demonstrate skills needed to critique and implement particular types of public health interventions.

In order to complete the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, students must successfully complete 40 credit points (cp) of specified public health units.

Articulation from this course into the Graduate Diploma in Public Health or the Master of Public Health is available.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have:

  • a Bachelor degree (or higher) or equivalent; OR
  • submit a resume alongside their formal application, demonstrating suitability for study and evidence of relevant industry experience and/or prior learning over a sustained period.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2026 Admission.

What you will learn

Overview

ACU's Graduate Certificate in Public Health equips graduates with knowledge, understanding and skills in public health to improve population health and well-being. The course prepares graduates to practice with a community, national or global focus, and with an ethical, social justice perspective.

On successful completion of the course, graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge of major public health issues, approaches, principles and policy; analyse and utilise best available evidence to support public health action; and demonstrate skills needed to critique and implement particular types of public health interventions.

Career pathways

Our graduates have pursued careers in:
  • public health projects
  • public health advocacy
  • epidemiology
  • health education
  • health communications
  • academic policy
  • legislative policy
  • management policy

Course structure

Course details

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, a student must complete 40 credit points (cp).

Commencing Semester 1 - Part-time onlyYear 1 Semester 1
  • Specified Public Health Units PUBH610 History and Principles of Public Health 10.0 cp
  • Specified Public Health Units PUBH630 Determinants of Health 10.0 cp
Year 1 Semester 2
  • Specified Public Health Units PUBH611 Health Promotion 10.0 cp
  • Specified Public Health Units PUBH632 Public Health Law and Policy 10.0 cp

All units are delivered in multi-mode.

Commencing Semester 2 - Part-time onlyYear 1 Semester 2
  • Specified Public Health Units PUBH611 Health Promotion 10.0 cp
  • Specified Public Health Units PUBH632 Public Health Law and Policy 10.0 cp
Year 1 Semester 1
  • Specified Public Health Units PUBH610 History and Principles of Public Health 10.0 cp
  • Specified Public Health Units PUBH630 Determinants of Health 10.0 cp

All units are delivered in multi-mode.

Credit for prior study or work

You can use our credit search tool to see what you might be eligible for. For more information about credit and recognition of prior learning at ACU, follow the link below.

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How to apply

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Deferment is available for one year. Find out more about deferment.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Australian Catholic University (ACU).
86.4%
Overall satisfaction
92.6%
Skill scale
86.4%
Teaching scale
82.7%
Employed full-time
$73.1k
Average salary