The Graduate Certificate in Public Health is an innovative and unique course designed for community-minded individuals from any background (not just medical) who want to make a real difference to the health of communities local, national, and global.
Focusing on the social and ecological factors that affect community health, you will explore topics such as globalisation, urbanisation, climate change, changing demography, maldistribution of wealth and universal health care. In developing your understanding in these areas, you will be able to develop the skills needed to influence health outcomes in a wide range of professional community-focused industries, both inside and outside the traditional health pathways.
Designed for any community-minded individual from any background, this innovative course is based on the social-ecological model of health. In this course you will begin to examine the "Why's of the Why's" of community health beyond the traditional medical model, and into the social factors that affect community health.
This course is suitable for you if you're working in any role in a community-focused industry, or are simply interested in expanding your knowledge on the societal factors that influence health outcomes and want to make a real difference in your community. You will also have the opportunity to select two electives from other public health units to best suit your interests and needs.
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health prepares graduates for work in community-based and community-led services and organisations. You can also work on projects for government and non-government organisations relating to a number of health fields including health promotion and health administration.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements:
A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Bachelor degree, or higher equivalent qualification; or
A completed AQF Diploma with a minimum of two years relevant employment experience in health care or the public health sector*; or
A minimum of Five years employment experience in health care or public health sector; or
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full tie with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
Fees & Scholarships
Course fees
$17,040
Indicative First Year Fee
A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.
You may be eligible for a 25% international scholarship funded by the University.
CQU also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.
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