Graduate Certificate of Public Health

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health focuses on health and the prevention of illness, disease, injury and death.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

097405K

Study Mode

Online

Intake Months

Sep

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health focuses on health and the prevention of illness, disease, injury and death. Covering topics such as social, cultural and behavioural factors in public health; health policy and advocacy; health systems and economics, and epidemiology, this course offers experienced health professionals both a standalone qualification and a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Public Health or the Master of Public Health.

This online graduate certificate develops your understanding of current global and environmental health issues, health policy, systems and economics, along with social, behavioural and cultural determinants of health. There is a strong focus on the ethical practices of public health and the communication of health information to diverse audiences.

Study locations

Ultimo Campus, Sydney

Surry Hill, Sydney

Torrens University Language Centre, Sydney

Fitzroy Campus, Melbourne

Flinders Street Campus, Melbourne

Fortitude Valley Campus, Brisbane

Gotha Street Campus, Brisbane

Wakefield Street Campus, Adelaide

Pulteney Street Campus, Adelaide

Online

What you will learn

Apply local and global public health awareness to public health challenges.
Assess, analyse and communicate population health information to diverse audiences.
Design and apply intervention strategies to detect, prevent and control diseases.
Demonstrate a commitment to the ethical practice of public health, and the principles of access and equity.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Torrens University Australia.

86.2%

Overall satisfaction

92.3%

Skill scale

74.6%

Teaching scale

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