Graduate Certificate in Public Health
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Graduate Certificate in Public Health
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health course equips graduates with the foundational knowledge and skills to pursue a career in public health practice. The course integrates the biological basis of health with population-based intervention and policy and in doing so, covers dimensions of the social, cultural, economic and political aspects…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health course equips graduates with the foundational knowledge and skills to pursue a career in public health practice. The course integrates the biological basis of health with population-based intervention and policy and in doing so, covers dimensions of the social, cultural, economic and political aspects of health.
Designed for practitioners who may already be employed in the field of public health, as well as recent graduates, this course provides the building blocks in public health in practice, epidemiology and biostatistics. It also provides a pathway, upon successful completion, to continue on to the Master of Public Health.
VU Online is a member of the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA). This membership allows Graduate Certificate in Public Health students access to CAPHIA’s suite of benefits including events and development programs curated for health professionals and researchers within Australasia.
Career options
Roles in public health are diverse and in high demand. They cover areas of health promotion, disease prevention and policy. Depending on your career goals and skill set, studying the Graduate Certificate in Public Health course with VU Online will open up numerous roles that may interest you.
Typical job titles
Public Health Officer
Non Government Organisation Worker
Community Development Officer
Health Promoter
Public Health Researcher
Health Educator
Program Officer
Project Officer
REQUIREMENTS
To apply for the online Graduate Certificate in Public Health, you are required to have:
Completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline; OR
5 years of approved work experience
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Victoria University (VU) is an educational provider offering internationally-recognised, world-class qualifications in Melbourne and Sydney – two of the world’s most liveable cities. Its industry-focused courses cover a diverse range of subject areas and many are offered as pathways across multiple levels of education. Students can also choose to study foundation studies and English language courses through its highly-ranked English language centre. Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021), VU has more than 100 years of experience and over 4,000 partnerships and connections with industry.
Victoria University (VU) is an educational provider offering internationally-recognised, world-class qualifications in Melbourne and Sydney - two of the world’s most liveable cities. Its industry-focused courses cover a diverse range of subject areas and many are offered as pathways across multiple levels of education. Students can also choose to study foundation studies and English language courses through its highly-ranked English language centre. Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021), VU has more than 100 years of experience and over 4,000 partnerships and connections with industry.