The Graduate Certificate in Public Health is a pioneering and distinctive program tailored for individuals with a community-oriented mindset, irrespective of their professional background, who aspire to effect real change in community health at local, national, and global levels.

Centered on understanding the social and ecological determinants impacting community well-being, this course delves into crucial subjects such as globalization, urbanization, climate change, demographic shifts, wealth disparity, and universal healthcare. By deepening your comprehension in these areas, you will cultivate the competencies necessary to drive positive health outcomes across various community-oriented professions, transcending conventional healthcare pathways.

Crafted for individuals passionate about community welfare from diverse backgrounds, this innovative program embraces the social-ecological health model. It invites exploration into the underlying societal factors shaping community health, probing beyond the confines of traditional medical paradigms.

Ideal for professionals engaged in community-focused roles or individuals keen on broadening their understanding of the societal dynamics influencing health outcomes, this course provides a pathway to effect tangible change in communities. Moreover, it offers the flexibility to choose two elective units from a range of public health courses, allowing customization to align with individual interests and objectives.

COURSE STRUCTURE:
You are required to fulfill four units, comprising two core units and two electives selected from a predetermined list of units.

UNIT DETAILS:
To explore the units available for this course, please refer to the Handbook and navigate to the "Course Structure" tab.

CREDIT TRANSFER DETAILS:
If you have previously completed relevant studies related to your enrolled course, you might qualify for credit transfer.

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health prepares graduates for work in community-based and community-led services and organisations. You can also work on projects for government and non-government organisations relating to a number of health fields including health promotion and health administration.

A 3 year Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.

IELTS Academic - Overall 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5)

TOEFL (internet-based) - Overall 75 (with no score less than 17)

PTE Academic - Overall 54 (with no score less than 46)

CAE and CPE - Overall 169 (with no band less than 162).