The University of Adelaide
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationReady 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.
What will you do?
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.
Delivery mode
The University of Adelaide offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- The University of Adelaide, Adelaide
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Higher Education Study
- A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5, OR
- A minimum of 7 years public health related work experience (evidence of which to be assessed by the program coordinator and must be uploaded with the SATAC application).
Please note: To upgrade to the Master of Public Health, students must achieve a GPA of 5.0 or higher
English Language Requirements
- Australian Year 12: Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
- IELTS: Overall 6.5
- TOEFL: Overall 79
- Pearson: Overall 58
- C1 Advanced: Overall 176
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health will prepare you for the following roles.
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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
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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 The University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide is ranked in the world's top 100 universities. We are recognised globally as a leading research university.
At the University of Adelaide, we embrace our role and purpose as a future-maker—for our state, our nation and our world.
We pursue meaningful change as we celebrate our proud history: applying proven values in the pursuit of contemporary educational and research excellence; meeting our local and global community’s evolving needs and challenges; and striving to prepare our graduates for their aspirations and the needs of the future workforce.
The University is uniquely positioned to design and drive a prosperous, entrepreneurial future for South Australia built on knowledge, innovation and collaboration.
We’re a dynamic participant in society, leading our community in leveraging change for social and economic benefit. We listen to industry. And we connect with diverse community groups far and wide to deliver education and research of the highest value and impact.
