Graduate Diploma of Public Health

Course overview

Duration
1 YEAR/S FULL-TIME
Scholarship
YES
Fee
A$31,584
Intake
MARCH

Our Graduate Diploma of Public Health will equip you with the skills needed to investigate, critique and respond to real world population health problems in local and global contexts. This course provides the unique opportunity to learn from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, global health, public health practice and health research.

You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in:

  • epidemiology
  • biostatistics
  • quantitative and qualitative research methods.

You will learn to analyse and interpret population health information, evaluate and design public health interventions and formulate strategies to address complex health and social issues.

You will apply public health approaches to:

  • health promotion
  • disease control
  • health systems
  • health policy
  • decision making
  • the environment
  • the sustainable development goals.

On completion, you can articulate to the Master of Public Health with the option of undertaking a supervised research project.

Career opportunities for our graduate include professional public health practice; health policy and planning; epidemiology; communicable and chronic disease control; health research; community development and aid work.

This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. The University's academic support services are on hand should you need support.

Students in this course are enrolled in CDU units, as CDU students. Educators from Menzies School of Health Research coordinate and deliver the course.


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Why study Public Health at CDU?

Now more than ever, the world needs public health experts to develop evidence-based strategies that benefit the community. CDU and Menzies School of Health Research partner to deliver postgraduate public health and health research courses. You will learn to understand and address public health issues on a local and global scale, creating an array of career opportunities in policy making, research and disease prevention, health promotion, and more.

  • #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • Work with health agencies and complete your own community health project

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate diploma, master's degree, or equivalent international qualification. Registered nurses who are graduates of a hospital-based program are also eligible for entry

Consideration will be given to applicants who hold a graduate certificate.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40) -Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4

IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)- A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.

Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)- A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.

Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency- A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module- A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.

TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)- A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

Fees and scholarship

The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2024 is AUD $31,584.00. This equates to $ $3,948.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).

These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.

We offer an exciting and generous range of scholarships to support international students coming to study at CDU from around the globe. Our scholarships reward high-achieving students with outstanding academic accomplishments and who contribute to the potential to make a positive impact on the world.


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