Graduate Diploma of Public Health
Graduate Diploma of Public Health
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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, you may progress your career in Public Health or complete further study with the Master of Public Health.
Learning outcomes
Identify and analyse the major issues that affect the health of populations.
Evaluate the effectiveness of policy and management to promote health and welfare.
Identify and describe environmental risk factors that affect the health and safety of a population.
Demonstrate a commitment to the ethical practice of public health, and the principles of access and equity.
Apply local and global public health awareness to public health challenges.
Career opportunities
Public Health professionals work in a range of roles in government, private, not-for-profit organisations and the university sector. The career opportunities are diverse and can be found in a range of employment settings.
Potential career paths
Health Policy Advisor
Senior Project Manager
Health Promotion Officer
Health Services Worker
REQUIREMENTS
Australian bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Three years of professional work experience.
OR
Combination of formal (below AQF7) or non-formal qualifications and seven years of relevant experience in a health professional role.
Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Torrens University Australia was designed with one purpose, employability. It’s at the centre of all that the university does, with industry relevant courses taught by leading experts. The university has strong connections, offering industry placements with more than 3,600 industry contacts.Built on the strong foundations of distinguished schools and colleges, such as Billy Blue College of Design and Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Torrens University is Australia’s fastest growing university. All the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate courses are designed with industry, for industry.With faculties in Design and Creative Technology, Business, Hospitality, Education and Health. Torrens University offers flexible higher educational study options on-campus, online or a hybrid of both.
