University of New South Wales
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Graduate Certificate in Public Health provides preparation for work, education and research in public health. It provides the skills necessary to launch a career in public health and the education needs of public health professionals who want to advance their careers.
You will graduate with the necessary skills for professional public health practice across a broad range of settings. The program fosters understanding of fundamental areas of public health professional practice and will benefit students returning to postgraduate study after a long period in the workforce. Graduates are equipped to contribute knowledge and skills with well-developed judgement for improving public health outcomes across diverse community and organisational settings.
Through the graduate certificate, you can continue on to study the Master of Public Health and associated dual and extension programs.
Delivery mode
University of New South Wales offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- UNSW Sydney, High St, Kensington
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
For entry into this program, you must have one of the following:
- A three-year undergraduate degree, plus, an honours or postgraduate degree, in a field relevant to public health or health management. OR
- A three-year undergraduate degree in a field relevant to public health or health management, plus, two years full-time professional or volunteer experience. This may also include equivalent professional experience acquired as part of a degree of four or more years duration (e.g., MBBS, BMed, MD).
In exceptional circumstances, applicants with extensive relevant professional work experience (e.g., hospital-trained nurses, paramedics, Aboriginal health workers) may be considered. A minimum of five years full-time relevant professional experience is required and an interview with the School of Population Health may be conducted.
English language requirements
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Academic version: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)
- TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet-Based Test): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
- PTE (Pearson Test of English – Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest)
- C1 Advanced Cambridge (formerly known as CAE – Cambridge Advanced English): 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest)
- C2 Proficiency Cambridge (formerly known CPE – Cambridge Proficiency English): 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest)
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.
About University of New South Wales
UNSW is at the heart of the sophisticated global knowledge system that is shaping our future. Since our foundation in 1949, we have strived to create and share critical knowledge for the benefit of society, with lasting impact. The strategies produced and implemented across our university are strengthening our ability to achieve these goals, now and into the future.
It is our privilege to shape the next generation of global thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers.
