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University of Adelaide

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Graduate Certificate in Public Health

  • Graduate Certificate

Public health is a broad discipline that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of communities and populations. Public health practitioners assess large-scale issues and come up with policy-based strategies to tackle them.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Course Code
3GC542, 037628C
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$22,250 per year

About this course

Ready to think creatively about policies and practices that prevent disease and prolong life?

Public health is a broad discipline that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of communities and populations. Public health practitioners assess large-scale issues and come up with policy-based strategies to tackle them.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Our Graduate Certificate in Public Health can be completed in one semester of full-time study, or two semesters of part-time study. You will:

  • complete two core courses and two electives
  • understand the organisation and delivery of public health services
  • gain insight into relevant social, cultural, economic and environmental factors
  • explore policies and practices that support and improve health.

Flexible study options

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health offers a versatile path towards a rewarding career in the health sector. You can tailor your academic journey by selecting electives that reflect your specific interests and craft a customised study plan.

Career pathways

Whether you're studying for professional development or out of interest, a graduate certificate will give you advanced communication skills and a strong foundation of knowledge. It could also be your first step towards a

graduate diploma
or
master
in public health, opening doors to a wide range of new and enhanced career opportunities.

New Commonwealth Supported Places

Successful domestic applicants to the Graduate Certificate in Public Health will now receive a Commonwealth Supported Place, meaning a reduction of up to 80% off of the full course fees due to government subsidies. Offer subject to change.

  • Ranked #95 globally for Public, Environmental and Occupational Health*
  • Very strong employment growth projected (22% by 2026)^
  • Flexible study options

*US News Best Global Universities Rankings, 2023.
^Australian Government, Labour Market Insights, 2023.

Course structure

Students complete two core courses in Public Health and two elective courses in thematic areas in Public Health.

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Adelaide.
93.2%
Overall satisfaction
90.9%
Skill scale
86.4%
Teaching scale
78.1%
Employed full-time