Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Program code
3147
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
0.5 year full-time
1 year part-time
Credit points
40
Indicative fee
$5,500.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual CSP
fee
About this program
Build healthy communities.
Develop or further your career in public health practice, research and management with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health, recognised nationally and internationally as the credential for a career in public health. With an understanding of how local, national and international health systems are structured and operate, you'll be capable of planning and delivering effective programs to address our most challenging health issues.
You will focus on the socio-ecological model of public health that emphasises and analyses the important interactions between the social, biological, economic and environmental determinants of health. Throughout, there is opportunity for you to apply this analytical skill set to research, plan, implement and evaluate population-based interventions that protect and promote health.
This graduate certificate provides you the opportunity to focus on the area of public health that interests you. The diverse range of core and electives courses in areas such as nutrition, health promotion, environmental health, climate change, program planning and health services management, ensures you can tailor your studies to your own circumstances and aspirations.
Industry and expert connections
As part of your studies, you will learn alongside other public health graduates and professionals in a multi-disciplinary class environment. There are a range of different opportunities you will have to interact with your student peers, even if you're working online, including in seminars and group assignments. You'll also learn collaboratively from some of Australia's leading public health academics.
Graduate outcomes
Public health offers a diverse range of careers, including in private and hospitals, community health organisations, international aid, government departments, non-profit organisations, and more. With this graduate certificate, you'll have the expertise to specialise in public health within your existing field. This graduate certificate also offers pathways for further study in the Master of Public Health and the Master of Global Public Health.
Flexibility
Study anytime, anywhere - This degree is available online through our Digital campus, giving you more room to fit university with your work and social life.
Pursue further study
The courses in this graduate certificate may be credited towards a related graduate diploma or masters degree. Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past, which will give you an idea of what you can expect.
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3147 | Graduate Certificate in Public Health (this program) | Gold Coast, Online | Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 |
| 5263 | Master of Public Health | Gold Coast, Online | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 |
| 5725 | Master of Global Public Health | Gold Coast, Online | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 |
| 4094 | Graduate Diploma of Public Health | Gold Coast, Online | Exit point only |
Note: Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Attendance information
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health is offered full-time or part-time; fully online and on-campus.
Student Income Support
To be classed as a full-time student, you are required to enrol in a minimum number of credit points each standard study period. The minimum credit points for full-time enrolment in this program is 30 credit points.
Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 are deemed standard study periods. As Trimester 3 is a non-standard study period, continuing students moving from one year to the next will not be required to study during this trimester to be eligible for student income support.
Domestic students who commence in Trimester 3 may be eligible for student income support from the onset of study provided they are enrolled full-time in this study period.
Please refer to the Australian Government website for more details.
Work-integrated learning
The University supports its students to undertake work experience that complements their degree. Work experience is normally arranged by you with an employer you select but with approval from your Program Director.
My career opportunities
With this graduate certificate, you could move into a range of roles that require a public health specialisation, including medical administration, welfare centre management, environmental health management and public health promotion. You could work in local, state and federal governments, not-for-profit organisations, federal and state health agencies, international health organisations, health and welfare organisations and associations, community service providers and medical and health research organisations.
Key employment sectors
- Health Care and Social Assistance
- Public Administration and Safety
- Administrative and Support Services
- Education and Training
Potential job outcomes
- Public health manager
- Public health officer
- Health Promotion officer
- Policy Advisor
- Community Engagement Officer
*Source: Australian Government Job Outlook.
Professional recognition
The following professional bodies recognise graduates of this award:
Pathways to further study
Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Public Health with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher will be eligible for admission into one of the following programs:
Commonwealth supported students
- The indicative fee represents the expected average fee for an annual full-time study load (80 credit points). This is based on average study patterns across courses and the Australian Government's broad discipline areas (student contribution bands). A student's actual annual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of majors and electives. The Australian Government sets student contribution amounts on an annual basis.
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Fee-paying postgraduate (domestic) students
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points.
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- A fee-paying postgraduate student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
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Program fees for the Graduate Certificate in Public Health (3147)
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Tuition fees for your degree program
Changing programs
If a postgraduate student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Further information
- Calculating your EFTSL
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- Financial help and support
Additional fee information
This postgraduate program has Commonwealth Supported Places. If you are eligible, the Australian Government will contribute to the cost of this program but you will also be required to make a contribution. Quotas are applied for admission to the Commonwealth Supported Places. Where demand exceeds the number of available places and all places have been filled for the current admission period, applicants who meet minimum program entry requirements may be eligible for a Fee-Paying Postgraduate place if such places are available. Please note that deferrals are not permitted for programs with Commonwealth Supported Places.