26 weeks
On-campus and Partially Online
Full-time / Part-time · Approximately 40 hours per week (over 13 weeks), including contact hours, personal study and examinations
Semester 1, Semester 2
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Perth
35 Stirling Hwy, CRAWLEY, WA 6009
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can credits from this Graduate Certificate be applied towards a Master of Public Health?
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.
Is this course available to part-time students?
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.
Is this course subsidised for Australian residents?
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.
What subjects or areas will I study in this course?
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.
Is there an international fieldwork opportunity available as part of this course?
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.
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