Establish a strong knowledge base in health policy and programs, with a Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health from Victoria University.

Our postgraduate certificate opens a new career path – in under six months.

You will learn to:

• evaluate current and emerging health challenges
• appraise public health evidence
• contribute to collaborative health programs and policies.

On graduation, you understand how public health solutions contribute to sustainable development. You will be a voice for inclusive policy and practice, advocating for all members of society, and ensuring Indigenous views are heard.

You may choose to progress to the Master of Global Public Health, or put your knowledge into practice straight away in the workplace.

The Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health is a recommended option for recent graduates with ambitions to work in health policy and programs, and health professionals interested in enhancing their professional practice.

To attain the award Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health, students will be required to complete:

• 48 credit points of Core units

With significant global changes in public health, there is a need for professionals with the high-level knowledge and skills to respond to these changes.

Graduates of this course, and the related masters, will be well-equipped for a diverse and rewarding career in areas such as:

• global health, nutrition and physical activity research and teaching
• community development work in health, nutrition and food security
• delivering health, food and nutrition programs in response to emergencies
• health policy development
• program planning, development and evaluation
• specific population focused health interventions (e.g. older adults, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, chronically diseased populations)
• inclusive physical activity programming
• physical activity and sedentary behaviour measurement.

You may find work opportunities both in Australia and internationally within:

• national, state and local governments
• the United Nations and other international health organisations (WHO, UNICEF, ACSM, International Coalition for Aging and Physical Activity)
• non-profit organisations
• academic institutions and research institutions.

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in any discipline

IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)