Graduate Certificate in Public Health

About

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health enables graduates to confidently work with communities to contribute to effective and sustainable public health practices, both nationally and internationally. This course provides a basic introduction to key public health concepts and issues, including social determinants of public health, statistical analysis, and epidemiology (the study of patterns of health and illnesses). You'll gain an insight into the challenges involved in system-level change to improve the health of our vulnerable communities, and the range of career opportunities available in public health.

Admission criteria

An Australian bachelor degree, or recognised equivalent, from any discipline.

Applicants with other relevant professional qualifications (eg registered nurses) and at least two years' relevant work experience should contact UOW to discuss their options.

Fees and charges

This course will be offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.

^ Fee column represents an annual amount unless the course duration is less than one year and the amount then represents the full cost of the course.

Australian Government financial assistance

University of Wollongong scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the University of Wollongong website.

Visit the University of Wollongong website or call 1300 FOR UOW (1300 367 869).

Visit the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities website.
Email the faculty via UOW Future Students.