Graduate Certificate
Develop the skills to provide coordinated and informed public health responses to humanitarian emergencies and disaster events in Australia and internationally with this specialised course. Building on your existing healthcare qualifications and knowledge, you will learn how to best engage with displaced persons, manage response and recovery systems, and become a leader in areas of prevention, policy and planning.
AQF Level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline; or equivalent
JCU Disaster Health and Humanitarian Assistance graduates are specialised professionals who find employment in a variety of local and global health settings such as international non-governmental organisations (INGOs), the United Nations and related agencies, and Australian government.
Graduates pursue careers in the field of international humanitarian assistance with organisations such as Red Cross and Medecins Sans Frontières, or have gained employment in disaster management positions such as local council disaster recovery and community development positions within Australia.
Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.