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Graduate Certificate in Public Health

Graduate Certificate in Public Health

Gain an introduction to contemporary public health issues and learn practical techniques for analysing public health problems with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health from the University of Newcastle. You will develop an understanding of the patterns and causes of disease within populations through evidence-based interventions and learn about the…

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Health and Medicine, Health Promotion, Health Studies, Public Health
University of Newcastle

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Gain an introduction to contemporary public health issues and learn practical techniques for analysing public health problems with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health from the University of Newcastle. You will develop an understanding of the patterns and causes of disease within populations through evidence-based interventions and learn about the current Burden of Disease in Australia, the region and globally.

You’ll also explore the biological, social and environmental causes of these patterns of disease and how economic and political processes, health systems and organisations will determine the effectiveness of public health responses. This program approach will facilitate graduates’ access to work and further study opportunities.

What you will study

Core courses you will study include:

  • Introduction to Public Health
  • Foundations of Health Promotion
  • Fundamentals of Epidemiology

Career opportunities

On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, you will have the foundational knowledge to prepare you to work across a range of public health areas including:

  • Public health units
  • Local Health Districts
  • State and Commonwealth departments
  • Non-government organisations
  • International health, development and humanitarian agencies

You also have the option of undertaking further study by enrolling in the Master of Public Health.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.

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University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2. 

We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research. 

We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5. 

1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022  
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020 
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021 
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020 
 

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