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Graduate Certificate of Public Health

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Graduate Certificate of Public Health (GCPU)
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Study mode
  • Online
  • On-campus
Campus
  • Ipswich
Duration
  • 0.5 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Jan, May
Intakes
Note: The July intake (Semester 2) can only be completed part-time.

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Overview

  • Help shape and improve our population’s health by studying postgraduate courses in public health.
  • Build a rewarding career by learning to develop and evaluate health programs for communities to promote health and wellbeing and manage causes of health – including biological, social, and environmental.
  • UniSQ’s Graduate Certificate of Public Health offers case-based learning and an integrated approach to teaching five main public health disciplines: biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health policy and management, and social and behavioural science.
  • Delivered online, you can study while making an impact and applying specialised skills in your current role.

Further study

After successfully completing the Graduate Certificate of Public Health you can take the credit for your courses and go on to study the Graduate Diploma of Public Health or the Master of Public Health. 

Thinking of studying in 2024? UniSQ will be delivering flexible new ways of teaching, with different calendar offerings, making the balance of study and life easier. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

Career outcomes

  • Public health practitioners collaborate with different healthcare teams to improve community health outcomes, and find work in organisations such as NGOs, clinics, community health centres, and local government. 

Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

  • Completed a 3-year or 4-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in the area of health with a 4.8 GPA or higher;
    or
  • completed a 3-year or 4-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in a different discipline with a 4.8 GPA or higher, and completed 1 year of full-time work experience in a healthcare setting.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we offer a number of bachelor degrees as pathway options available to you.  

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 4 units.

Courses to be studied Units
2 x core courses 3
1 x elective 1
Total 4

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Residential schools

During the degree, you are required to attend a mandatory on-campus residential school course at UniSQ Ipswich and mandatory online workshops in one course.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your study (4 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Commonwealth supported

The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution.

AUD 4470
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 13320

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2024. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Residential school costs

This degree includes an on-campus residential school component that involves travel, accommodation and meal expenses.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1 or 2.

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024  Monday 22 January Monday 15 January Monday 22 January Friday 26 April 
Trimester 2, 2024 Monday 13 May Monday 6 May Monday 13 May  Friday 16 August

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you.

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What are the entry requirements and pathways to entry?

The entry requirements for a Grad Cert in Public Health will vary depending on the learning provider you choose to study with.

At UniSQ, to gain entry into our Graduate Certificate of Public Health you need to:

  • Have completed a three or four year health degree, meeting GPA requirements. 
  • Hold a three or four year bachelor degree and have completed one year of full-time work experience in a healthcare setting.

For more information on entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, please view the entry requirements section of this page.

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this Public Health Graduate Certificate we offer a number of Nursing and Allied Health bachelor degrees as a pathway option for you.

Do you still have questions? Get in touch with one of our iconnect support staff to talk through your options. 

What are the career opportunities for graduates with a Grad Cert of Public Health?

A Graduate Certificate in Public Health can lead to a variety of career opportunities within many difference sectors including:

  • public and private hospitals
  • private clinics
  • community health centres
  • local government. 
How long does a Graduate Certificate in Public Health take to complete?

The duration of public health certificate programs will vary depending on the education provider you choose. 

At UniSQ, a Nursing & Allied Health Grad Cert of Public Health will take you approximately half a year to complete. Some students choose to study part-time which increases the time it takes to finish the required courses to finish your public health graduate certificate. 

Are flexible study options available?

At UniSQ you can study our public health online or on-campus, allowing you to choose where you study, when you study and even how you study. 

Discover more about the different ways you can study a Graduate Certificate in Public Health with UniSQ.