Graduate Diploma
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. This course provides the unique opportunity to learn from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, global health, public health practice and health research.
You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in:
You will learn to analyse and interpret population health information, evaluate and design public health interventions and formulate strategies to address complex health and social issues.
You will apply public health approaches to:
On completion, you can articulate to the Master of Public Health with the option of undertaking a supervised research project.
Career opportunities for our graduate include professional public health practice; health policy and planning; epidemiology; communicable and chronic disease control; health research; community development and aid work.
This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. The University's academic support services are on hand should you need support.
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.
The Graduate Diploma of Public Health is a one year course. The core units cover the essential knowledge and skills of public health and the choice of specialist electives provide students with opportunities to explore various areas of public health practice, Indigenous health and global health. On completion, students can articulate to the Master of Public Health.