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Graduate Diploma of Public Health

ProviderTorrens University Australia
Course code: SIA-163702UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma of Public Health provides advanced knowledge, preparing health professionals to address public health challenges and improve health and wellbeing. It emphasises the social determinants of health, equipping you to address inequalities for the most vulnerable populations around the world. You will gain an understanding of current global and environmental health issues, health policy, systems and economics, along with social, behavioural and cultural determinants of health. The course develops skills such as planning, implementation and evaluation of public health programs, health promotion and disease prevention strategies, advocacy, statistics and epidemiology and analytical and communication skills. Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma of Public Health, you may progress your career in Public Health or complete further study with the Master of Public Health.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent

AND

Combination of formal (below AQF7) or non-formal qualifications and seven years of relevant experience in a health professional role.

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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