Postgraduate course
Graduate Diploma in Public Health
Western Sydney University
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About
This program is designed for health professionals who wish to extend and consolidate both practical and research skills for public health practice. In this program you can study a wide range of evaluation processes and research methods relating to public health and policy analysis, economic evaluation, epidemiology and biostatistics.
Practical program skills are developed in community development and health promotion subjects. Subjects of study include: a global perspective on social determinants of health; public health, policy and society; introduction to epidemiology; and introduction to biostatistics. You will additionally complete four electives from a wide range of fields of study including but not limited to communicable diseases, health workforce planning, building organisational capacity in health care and surveillance and disaster planning.
Note: Limited CSP for 2025.
Admission criteria
Either:
- undergraduate or masters degree in any discipline; or
- graduate diploma or graduate certificate in any discipline and two years’ full-time equivalent work experience in a relevant health-related discipline.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
Fees and charges
^ Limited CSP for 2025. Call Western Sydney University on 1300 897 669 for further information about tuition fees.
Australian Government financial assistance
Western Sydney University scholarships and financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the Western Sydney University website.
Find out more about postgraduate study at Western.
Contact the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 if you have any queries.
Western Sydney University degrees
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