Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies

Yes. The Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies comprises the first four units towards the Master of Public Health (1.5 years) or the Master of Public Health with Specialisation (2 years), meaning the credits can be fully applied if you choose to continue your studies.

Yes, the Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies is available in both full-time and part-time attendance modes, offering maximum flexibility to balance your studies with personal or professional commitments.

Yes, this course is subsidised for Australian residents through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). You can visit UWA's fee calculator for CSP rates and an estimate of your course fees.

Students will learn fundamental concepts across a range of public health areas including epidemiology, biostatistics, qualitative research methods, health economics, and health promotion, as well as the biological, environmental, economic and social determinants of health. Students also have the opportunity to select units in the discipline of public health to tailor their studies to their interests.

Students electing to complete a field trip unit have the opportunity to apply theories learnt to a current health issue in a low-to-middle-income international country. In this unit, students will develop evaluation, leadership and mentoring skills and will mentor a small group of undergraduate students working with a local university or non-government organisation (NGO) on an identified health priority.