Be an advocate for health 

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. 

Our graduate diploma is ideal for professionals looking to advance their career in the public health sector.

What will you do?

This qualification can be completed in one year of full-time study. You will:

• complete four core courses and four electives
• study 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.

Flexible study options

The Graduate Diploma in Public Health offers a versatile path towards a rewarding career in the health sector. You can tailor your academic journey by selecting electives that reflect your specific interests and craft a customised study plan.

Where could it take you?

Graduates who meet entry requirements can progress to further study with the Master of Public Health. As a public health professional you might design and implement educational campaigns and programs. You could work with communities to manage local health problems. Perhaps you’ll keep the public informed during times of crisis.

New Commonwealth Supported Places

Successful domestic applicants to the Graduate Diploma in Public Health will now receive a Commonwealth Supported Place, meaning a reduction of up to 80% off of the full course fees due to government subsidies. Offer subject to change.

Students complete 2 core courses in Public Health and 6 elective courses in thematic areas in Public Health.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Example Study Plan

Core Courses:

• PUB HLTH 7074 /OL Introduction to Biostatistics
• PUB HLTH 7075 /OL Introduction to Epidemiology

Electives - Select 2 courses from the following:

• PUB HLTH 7073  Indigenous Health
• PUB HLTH 7090  Global Public Health
• PUB HLTH 7091  Knowing What Works – Evaluation for Public Health
• PUB HLTH 7092  Leadership and Advocacy for Public  Health Action
• PUB HLTH 7093  Promoting Health in Individuals and Populations
• PUB HLTH 7113  Environmental and Occupational Health

Select 4 courses from the following:

• PUB HLTH 7078 /OL Qualitative Research Methods for Health
• PUB HLTH 7081 /OL Health Economics
• PUB HLTH 7150  Dental Public Health
• PUB HLTH 7031  Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics
• PUB HLTH 7082  Advanced Health Economic Evaluation and Decision Making
• PUB HLTH 7100  Foundations of Public Health
• PUB HLTH 7104  Biostatistics
• PUB HLTH 7105  Diseases of Occupation
• PUB HLTH 7106  Epidemiological Research Methods
• PUB HLTH 7108  Public Health Ethics
• PUB HLTH 7147 /OL Health Technology Assessment
• TRANHLTH 7000OL  Introduction to Translational Health Science
• TRANHLTH 7001OL  Synthesising Economic Evidence
• TRANHLTH 7002OL  Synthesising Qualitative Evidence
• TRANHLTH 7003OL  Clinical Wisdom in Evidence-based Practice
• TRANHLTH 7004OL  Adapting Clinical Guidelines
• DENT 7007  Prevention of Oral Diseases
• DENT 7002  Oral Health PolicyDENT 7300  Indigenous Oral Health
• DENT 7001  Oral Epidemiology
• DENT 7006  Societal Influences of Oral Health

Assessment

Exams, presentations and written assignments.

Career Readiness

The Graduate Diploma in Public Health enables professionals to further their career in organisations focusing on the prevention of  disease and health promotion, as well as protecting and improving the health of communities. Graduates have successful careers as public health officers, ministerial advisors, analysts, community development officers and project and research officers.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.

1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
7. Digital capabilities
8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Public Health;  Public Health Officer;  Ministerial Adviser;  Non Government Organisation Worker;  Community Development Officer;  Policy Adviser;  Development Officer;  Project Development Manager;  Project Manager;  Project Officer ...

Bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0

IELTS: Overall 6.5 (Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6); TOEFL: Internet-based: Total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; TOEFL Paper-based: Total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE); Pearsons: Overall 58 (Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50); Cambridge: Overall 176 (Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169).