Ready to think creatively about policies and practices that prevent disease and prolong life?

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.  

What will you do?

Our Graduate Certificate in Public Health can be completed in one semester of full-time study, or two semesters of part-time study. You will:

• complete two core courses and two electives
• understand 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 Certificate 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? 

Whether you’re studying for professional development or out of interest, a graduate certificate will give you advanced communication skills and a strong foundation of knowledge. It could also be your first step towards a graduate diploma or master in public health, opening doors to a wide range of new and enhanced career opportunities.

New Commonwealth Supported Places

Successful domestic applicants to the Graduate Certificate 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 two core courses in Public Health and two elective courses in thematic areas in Public Health.

Academic Program Rules

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

Areas of Specialisation

Exams, presentations and written assignments.

Example Study Plan

Candidates with minimal or no academic background or experience in Public Health are strongly encouraged to complete PUB HLTH 7100  Foundations of Public Health.

Career Readiness

The Graduate Certificate 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

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).