Graduate Certificate in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 12,000 / year

Next Intake March-2026

Graduate Certificate in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing

About

Overview

Adolescent health and wellbeing reflects a complex set of interactions between biology and social context, both of which have changed dramatically over time. The health and wellbeing of 10-24 year old adolescents and young adults has not improved to nearly the same extent as younger children and older adults. At the same time, new scientific understandings, public health interventions and service responses offer more sophisticated opportunities to advance adolescent health than ever before. Delivered online, the Graduate Certificate in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing will provide you with the latest knowledge of adolescent health and development, prevention frameworks and skills to work more effectively with individuals and populations in schools and communities, and within health services.

Specialisations

There are two specialisations available: health promotion and oncology.

Online learning

The graduate certificate program is offered fully online, making it accessible to multi-disciplinary learners no matter whether you live locally in Melbourne, in regional or rural Australia, or internationally (international students pay the same tuition fees as domestic students). This allows you to study at times of the day that suit you, and around your personal and professional commitments.

This course is not available to international students who are holders of an Australian student visa, for study onshore in Australia. This course is available to all other international students to study wholly online.

Prospective students may contact Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Academic Course Coordinator, Dr Ani Wierenga at wierenga@unimelb.edu.au

Upcoming information session

Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Information Session: 2025 Mid Year Intake

When: Monday 12 May 2025, 5.30-6.30pm AEST

In this webinar, we will hear from Dr Ani Wierenga (Academic Coordinator), Kristina Bennett (Masters Coordinator - Master of Adolescent Health and Wellbeing), as well as current students or alumni. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A with our panellists.

Register now

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline, OR
An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline PLUS at least two years of documented relevant work experience, OR
At least five years of documented relevant work experience, including clear evidence of career development, professional writing, and general professional achievement or practice comparable to that expected of undergraduate degree holders in related disciplines.

You must also submit a current curriculum vitae (CV) describing your work experience and tertiary and other qualifications as supplement to transcripts.

Disciplines directly relevant to this course include education, health science, or social work.

Work experience relevant to this course may include roles held in the health, education, justice or community sectors.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

6.5

with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL

79+

with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
PEARSON

64+

with no communicative skill below 60
CAMBRIDGE

176+

with no skill less than 169
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

If relevant to your application, the Selection Committee will also consider your professional experience.

English Program Requirements

English language test score requirements

If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

6.5

with no band less than 6.0

TOEFL

79+

with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

PEARSON

64+

with no communicative skill below 60

CAMBRIDGE

176+

with no skill less than 169

*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

Career

Across the world, very few courses provide a comprehensive, integrated view of adolescent health and wellbeing. On completion, you’ll have gained significant expertise in adolescent health. You’ll have the knowledge, skills and confidence to consider how your current and future roles can better address the developmental, social and environmental influences on adolescents’ lives. Our graduates typically find that in addition to new knowledge and skills, they have gained the confidence to challenge old beliefs, implement new ideas and negotiate alternative employment pathways - both within and beyond their current employment.