The Graduate Certificate in Public Health equips students with skills essential for public health practice, enhancing abilities in healthcare, policy, and management. This qualification is particularly beneficial for current health sector professionals, offering a skill-based credential to reinforce their career trajectory. It enables them to address public health challenges within diverse health and social policy environments, meeting a critical Australian demand for health professionals trained in public health. Additionally, this course grants full credit towards the Master of Public Health.
Entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Public Health vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health will prepare you for the following roles.
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker provides culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communi...
An Epidemiologist studies the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases and health conditions in populations. You might work in public health depar...
Health Promotion Officers are community-based professionals who promote healthy living to the general public. They carry out community education pr...
A Public Health Consultant advises on strategies and programmes to improve community health and prevent disease. You might work for government agen...
Public Health Researchers explore the different factors that impact the health and wellbeing of the general public, including environmental, geneti...
A Health Advisor provides expert guidance on health and wellness matters to individuals and organisations. You might work in hospitals, clinics, co...
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