Edith Cowan University
Graduate Diploma in Public Health
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationPublic health is a broad field which aims to improve and protect the health and well-being of the general population. As a public health practitioner, you can make a real difference to the lives of local, national and international communities.
Public health practitioners help individuals and communities to have greater control over their health and well-being, and to influence organisational and political environments in ways that lead to better health for all. They work across the lifespan, including the early years, child and adolescent health, and healthy aging to support population health.
We realise that public health is such a broad area, which is why this graduate diploma offers a variety of elective units to allow you to specialise in an area of interest. The course can also be used as a pathway into the Master of Public Health, helping you to further develop your public health knowledge.
Delivery mode
Edith Cowan University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma Award.
Applicants with higher education study
If you have completed units at another higher education institution in Australia, this may meet the academic entry requirements for ECU. You may also be eligible for advanced standing (credit). Credit can be gained through any of:
- formal learning, e.g. completion of a recognised diploma
- non-formal learning, e.g. in-house professional development
- informal learning, e.g. a hobby or work experience.
B. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you have completed a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma from TAFE or another Registered Training Organisation you may meet the academic entry requirements for ECU. If you have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from TAFE or another Registered Training Organisation you may also be eligible for advanced standing (credit). Credit can be gained through any of:
- formal learning, e.g. completion of a recognised diploma
- non-formal learning, e.g. in-house professional development
- informal learning, e.g. a hobby or work experience.
C. Recent Secondary Education (within the past two years)
Australian Year 12 students ECU uses your ATAR to determine whether you meet the minimum Selection Rank for your chosen course. If you achieve the minimum Selection Rank and also achieve WACE (or equivalent), English standards and any other prerequisites for the course, you may receive an offer. Some courses have additional entry requirements e.g. auditions or interviews. Some courses may have intake quotas and applicants will be ranked on merit based on ATAR or performance at audition.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
Health Information Manager
A Health Information Manager oversees the management of health information systems and data within healthcare organisations. You might work in hosp...
Healthcare Project Manager
A Healthcare Project Manager coordinates and oversees projects within the healthcare sector, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget....
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 Nutritionist
A Public Health Nutritionist promotes healthy eating habits and nutritional practices to improve community health. You might work in government age...
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...
About Edith Cowan University
ECU has more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students from 100 countries.
Our eight schools collectively deliver a diverse range of courses across arts and humanities, business and law, education, engineering, medical and health sciences, nursing and midwifery, science and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Courses are offered on our three campuses – ECU Joondalup and ECU Mount Lawley in metropolitan Perth and ECU South West in Bunbury, 200km south of the capital city. ECU also offers a comprehensive suite of online study options.
