For this program, students will study a wide range of evaluation processes and research methods relating to public health and policy analysis, economic evaluation, epidemiology and biostatistics. This program provides an entry point to the Master of Public Health for those who wish to continue their professional development with further studies.
Subjects of study include: Social Determinants of Health; Public Health Systems and Policy; Introduction to Epidemiology; Introduction to Biostatistics; Infectious Diseases and Outbreak Response; and Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases.
Graduate Diploma in Public Health at Western Sydney University
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Graduate Diploma in Public Health at Western Sydney University
The Graduate Diploma in Public Health at Western Sydney University is a Graduate Diploma program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus or online across its Online and Parramatta South campuses in Sydney, Australia, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 25,895 / year, with the next intake on July 20, 2026.
About Graduate Diploma in Public Health
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Diploma in Public Health at Western Sydney University
Entry Requirements
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Successful completion of a recognised**Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian degreeEnglish Program Requirements
All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.
If your first language is English or if you can provide satisfactory evidence that English was the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies (secondary or tertiary studies completed within 2 years at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University), you may be considered as meeting the requirement of proficiency in English.
If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.
IELTS (Academic version)
6.5 overall score
Minimum 6.0 in each subtest
TOEFL Internet-based score
Total score 82
Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
58 overall
No communication skills less than 50
Career
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
- Health promotion
- Health education
- Statistician
- Infection control
- Global health
- Epidemiology
- Case management
- Health workforce planning
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
25,895 / year
Graduate Diploma in Public Health at Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
Australia, Sydney