GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health at the University of Wollongong is a flexible program providing a broad introduction to public health, enabling graduates to work with communities to contribute to effective and sustainable public health practices nationally and internationally. Students gain insight into the challenges of improving the health of vulnerable communities and the range of career opportunities in public health, studying two core public health subjects plus two electives. The course can articulate into the Master of Public Health. Graduates work in health promotion, policy and program roles.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Electives (12cp)
14 units- EDGP980Critical and Contemporary Perspectives on Public Health in Education
- PGPH911Public Health and Justice
- PGPH920Social Determinants of Indigenous Health
- STAT951Data Science and Machine Learning for Health and Social Sciences
- PGPH902Public Health Methods
- PGPH903Health Economics, Policy and Promotion
- PGPH900Foundations in Public Health
- PGPH901Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Public Health
- PGPH930Observational Epidemiology and Understanding Causes
- PGPH960Foundations of Global Health
- PGPH910Where Social Systems Meet Public Health
- MEDI932Indigenous Research Methodologies
- STAT950Managing and Communicating Health and Social Data
- MEDI934Indigenous Evaluation and Quality Improvement
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
A recognised bachelor's degree. Students who have a relevant diploma and/or significant professional experience (a minimum of two years of professional experience in a related field) will also be considered.
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