Western Sydney University

Graduate Diploma in Public Health

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

For this program, students will study a wide range of evaluation processes and research methods relating to public health and policy analysis, economic evaluation, epidemiology and biostatistics. This program provides an entry point to the Master of Public Health for those who wish to continue their professional development with further studies.

Subjects of study include: Social Determinants of Health; Public Health Systems and Policy; Introduction to Epidemiology; Introduction to Biostatistics; Infectious Diseases and Outbreak Response; and Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases.

Delivery mode

Western Sydney University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Applicants must have either:

  • An undergraduate or master degree in any discipline, OR
  • A Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in any discipline and two years full-time equivalent work experience in a relevant health-related discipline.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $9,866 $33,160 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Enquire with Western Sydney University to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $9,866 $33,160

Career opportunities

The Graduate Diploma in Public Health will prepare you for the following roles.

Epidemiologist

An Epidemiologist studies the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases and health conditions in populations. You might work in public health depar...

Avg yearly income $76,388
Entry barriers Low

Health Information Manager

A Health Information Manager oversees the management of health information systems and data within healthcare organisations. You might work in hosp...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Healthcare Project Manager

A Healthcare Project Manager coordinates and oversees projects within the healthcare sector, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget....

Avg yearly income $68,120
Entry barriers Low

Health Promotion Officer

Health Promotion Officers are community-based professionals who promote healthy living to the general public. They carry out community education pr...

Avg yearly income $82,472
Entry barriers Low

Public Health Nutritionist

A Public Health Nutritionist promotes healthy eating habits and nutritional practices to improve community health. You might work in government age...

Avg yearly income $85,904
Entry barriers Low

Public Health Officer

Public Health Officers raise community awareness of current health issues and seek to improve the overall health and wellbeing of the general publi...

Avg yearly income $130,000
Entry barriers Low

About Western Sydney University

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