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Our courses offer the right balance of practical knowledge and academic excellence and a wide range of study options.
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- Location:
Joondalup - Study Mode:
Full-time
Part-time - Delivery Mode:
On-campus
Online (Off-campus) - Duration:
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time - Faculty:
Computing, Health and Science - School:
Exercise and Health Sciences - Code:
W61 - CRICOS:
071517E
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Graduate Diploma of Public Health
Provides students with an opportunity to develop skills in six areas of specialisation. These areas of specialisation reflect specific areas of employment opportunity and demand within the field of public health and the units offered within each are designed to develop competencies appropriate to assisting people to make the transition from front-line professional roles to early-career leadership positions.
Disciplines available for specialisation include:
- Public Health Methods
- Environmental Health
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Primary Health Care
- Health Promotion
- Health and Aged Care Management
Additional Course Information
Students who are considering enrolling in the Graduate Diploma of Public Health, however, are uncertain about their ultimate career direction within the public health workforce, are encouraged to select the Public Health Methods specialisation as this offers a broader opportunity for competency development.
Employment Opportunities
Roles in the government, not for profit or health advocacy sectors.
Related careers
Health Promotion Officer, Project Officer, Health Education Officer
Related studies
Students who complete 60 credit points in this course and choose not to continue can apply for the exit award of Graduate Certificate in Public Health.
This course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa.