Curtin University
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOur course will teach students a range of practical skills to support public health action across educational, organisational, socio-economic, environmental and political domains to improve population health.
This fully online, multidisciplinary course is designed for health professionals seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in public health, while continuing to work. If you already work in public health, or want to move into this field, this course can prepare you for advancement in your organisation or field, providing you with practical skills and helping you to broaden your knowledge and skill set.
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
What you'll learn
- Apply discipline specific knowledge in an area of public health
- Think critically in problem solving and decision making
- Access and use information technology to access, evaluate and interpret public health data and transform information to complete a range of activities
- Communicate effectively in various settings and/or for different audiences within the context of public health activities
- Use current technologies applicable to public health
- Demonstrate responsibility for personal outputs
- Explain how different national contexts impact on the health of individuals and communities
- Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of inequities and social disadvantage on the health of individuals and community
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as an individual and within a team environment
Delivery mode
Curtin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 78 Murray Street, Perth
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission criteria
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
Specifically, applicants require an undergraduate degree from a tertiary institution preferably in a health science area, education, behavioural sciences, social sciences or management. Satisfying the admission requirements enables an applicant to be considered for admission, but does not guarantee an offer of admission to the program.
Admission into program is at the discretion of the course coordinator/School and is dependent on a number of considerations including the applicant’s academic background and work experience along with assessment of supplementary information provided by the applicant.
English requirements
- IELTS Academic IELTS UKVI (International English Language Test System IELTS One Skill retake (OSR) Online Version: Overall score 6.5
- PTE Academic PTE Academic UKVI (Pearson Test of English) Online Version: Overall score 58
- TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet Based Test): Overall score 79
- TOEFL PBT (Paper Based Test): 570 and 4.5 in TWE
- C1 Advanced Formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 176 with 169 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
- C2 Proficiency Formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 190 with 176 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
Course fees
$12,637
$20,617
$12,637
$20,617
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health will prepare you for the following roles.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker provides culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communi...
Epidemiologist
An Epidemiologist studies the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases and health conditions in populations. You might work in public health depar...
Health Promotion Officer
Health Promotion Officers are community-based professionals who promote healthy living to the general public. They carry out community education pr...
Public Health Consultant
A Public Health Consultant advises on strategies and programmes to improve community health and prevent disease. You might work for government agen...
Public Health Researcher
Public Health Researchers explore the different factors that impact the health and wellbeing of the general public, including environmental, geneti...
Health Advisor
A Health Advisor provides expert guidance on health and wellness matters to individuals and organisations. You might work in hospitals, clinics, co...
About Curtin University
Curtin is an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing you for jobs of the future.
With an expanding global presence, including locations in Western Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius, Curtin University boasts a rich diversity of cultures in its students and staff, and a commitment to international engagement. We also have a long-standing focus on Indigenous education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.
We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and science across our campuses and online, which are available in various study modes. We also deliver select courses through specialty locations in regional Western Australia, including the WA School of Mines in Kalgoorlie, which has an international reputation for excellence in mining education and research.
By being exposed to business and industry during their studies, students can expect to graduate career-ready with highly sought-after knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, students can benefit from being exposed to research conducted at Curtin that is making a real difference to industry and the community at national and international levels.
