Graduate Diploma of Public Health

Charles Darwin University

Australia, Darwin

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Charles Darwin University

Australia , Darwin

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

0101050

Credit point

80 Points

Campuses

Casuarina campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Mar-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 34,736 / year

Next Intake 3-Mar-2026

Graduate Diploma of Public Health

About

Our Graduate Diploma of Public Health will equip you with the skills needed to investigate, critique and respond to real world population health problems in local and global contexts. This course provides the unique opportunity to learn from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, global health, public health practice and health research.

You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in:

epidemiology
biostatistics
quantitative and qualitative research methods.

You will learn to analyse and interpret population health information, evaluate and design public health interventions and formulate strategies to address complex health and social issues.

You will apply public health approaches to:

health promotion
disease control
health systems
health policy
decision making
the environment
the sustainable development goals.

On completion, you can articulate to the Master of Public Health with the option of undertaking a supervised research project.

Career opportunities for our graduate include professional public health practice; health policy and planning; epidemiology; communicable and chronic disease control; health research; community development and aid work.

This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. The University's academic support services are on hand should you need support.

Students in this course are enrolled in CDU units, as CDU students. Educators from Menzies School of Health Research coordinate and deliver the course.

International Students
This course is also offered as part of a two year package. See below:
- Graduate Diploma of Public Health PLUS Master of Public Health

Disciplines

Menzies School of Health Research

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate diploma, master's degree, or equivalent international qualification. Registered nurses who are graduates of a hospital-based program are also eligible for entry

Consideration will be given to applicants who hold a graduate certificate.

International entry pathway

International PathwayApplicants who have completed the CDU International Masters Qualifying Program (ZMQP01) or the Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program (ZAMQP1) are eligible for entry.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40)	Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)	A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)	A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency	A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module	A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)	A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: [email protected].

English Program Requirements

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40)	Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)	A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)	A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency	A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module	A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)	A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: [email protected].

Career

Career opportunities

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in non-government organisations (NGO) and government sectors in areas such as: health research; professional health practice; health policy and planning; epidemiology; communicable and chronic disease control; community development and aid work.