With the recent COVID-19 global health crisis highlighting the need for qualified healthcare professionals, public health specialists have never been so important. Study the Graduate Diploma of Public Health to take the first step towards a leadership role in this vital field. Develop practical skills in public health practice, epidemiology and biostatistics, and explore evidence-based strategies that address modern health challenges, locally and internationally.
 

To complete the Graduate Diploma of Public Health students must attain 8 credit points, consisting of 8 core units (these are compulsory).

All commencing Faculty of Health Undergraduate and Postgraduate course work students are required to complete DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first trimester of study.

The health industry is one of the largest and fastest growing employment sectors in Australia*. A postgraduate degree in public health puts you in a position to take advantage of this demand. Graduates can broaden their career options and use their leadership skills to progress to senior positions.

Public health practitioners have the opportunity to work in international organisations such as:

• World Health Organization (WHO)
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
• United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

As well as:

• the non-government sector (for example, organisations focused on cancer, tobacco, drugs, reproductive health, obesity, food security, violence and HIV)
• the government sector at a federal or state level
• local councils.

Some common public health jobs include:

• Epidemiologist
• Community health worker
• Disease and infection investigator
• Environmental health specialist
• Global health professional
• Occupational health and safety specialist
• Urban planner
• Health educator
• Emergency preparedness and response coordinator
• Public health policy coordinator
• Research analyst
• Public health physician

Visit the Public Health Association of Australia website for more information.
* Australian Government National Skills Commission Industry Employment Outlook 2021

Professional recognition

All students will receive a two-year membership to the Public Health Association of Australia while studying.

Minimum admission requirements: Bachelor Degree or higher OR two years relevant work experience or OR evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent

IELTS: Overall 6.5 No band lower than 6

TOEFL IBT: 79 Writing 21; TOEFL PBT: 577 Writing 4.5

C1 PROFICIENCY and C2 PROFICIENCY: 176 No band less than 169

PTE: 58 No less than 50 in each skill

OET: Overall C+

DUELI EAP PROGRAM: EAP 4 (60%)