Graduate Certificate in Public Health

Take your first step towards a rewarding career in Public Health.

Gain an introduction to public health issues. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers core public health topics. You will study:

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership with the Public Health Association of Australia. Graduates have access to our exclusive public health career support program. This program also provides an entry pathway into the Master of Public Health. You will receive credit for the courses you have already completed.

The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers core public health topics. You will learn from experienced public health practitioners, health promotion professionals, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and researchers.

what you will study

Core courses include:

• Introduction to Public Health
• Foundations of Health Promotion
• Fundamentals of Epidemiology.

You can also participate in our tailored Public Health Career Support Program. This program has been designed with career coaching experts. You will gain insights into your strengths, values, and aspirations. You will explore diverse career opportunities in public health. This program empowers students with the confidence and skills to thrive.

Find out when applications close for available intakes

Review the information below and submit your application now.

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Our graduates are equipped to work across a range of public health areas.

Graduates can find work in areas such as:

• Public health units
• Local Health Districts
• State and Commonwealth departments
• Non-government organisations
• International health, development and humanitarian agencies.

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for membership with the Public Health Association of Australia.

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