Graduate Certificate in Public Health

    Graduate Certificate in Public Health

    Duration0.5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 17,842 / Semester
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

    Graduate Certificate in Public Health

    About

    The Graduate Certificate in Public Health provides a flexible pathway to a fulfilling career in the health sector. You’ll be equipped to address a wide range of health issues, from infectious diseases to chronic conditions and work on local, national or global scales.

    Craft a customised study plan aligned to your passions. Choose from a range of public health core courses. Get a grounding in the basic concepts of epidemiology. Or develop a critical understanding of the drivers of global health risks. Complete two elective courses from the broad public health discipline.

    Undertake professional development or start a rewarding career in a new field. Develop strong communication skills and a broad range of knowledge in public health. You’ll be ready to take advantage of new and enhanced career opportunities. These can be in government agencies, healthcare organisations and even research institutions.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution with a competitive GPA; OR

    A minimum of five years relevant work experience.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Our Graduate Certificate in Public Health empowers professionals to advance their careers. You'll find yourself in organisations dedicated to disease prevention, health promotion and the enhancement of community wellbeing. 

    You might conduct research to identify health risks, collaborating with epidemiologists and preventing the next pandemic. You could also work in disadvantaged communities and coordinate initiatives to improve public health.

    Other careers include: 

    • Public health officer 
    • Ministerial adviser 
    • NGO worker 
    • Community development officer 
    • Policy adviser 
    • Development officer 
    • Project manager. 

    You can also progress to our graduate diploma or master’s degree in public health.  

    Industry trends 

    The public health sector in Australia is experiencing high demand for skilled professionals. The health and social sector comprise 15.6% of the Australian workforce, employing over 2.2 million individuals in healthcare and social assistance roles (Jobs and Skills Australia). Projected employment growth can be attributed to our ageing population and increasing demand for healthcare services. Adelaide University will equip you will the skills, knowledge and experience for career success.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    17,842 / semester

    Graduate Certificate in Public Health

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide