Course Overview

About This Course

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health is designed to equip you with fundamental skills that will prepare you for public health practice and enhance your existing professional abilities in healthcare practice, policy, and management. It's an opportunity for current health sector professionals to gain a valuable, skills-based qualification that truly strengthens their career journey. This program directly addresses a pressing, Australia-wide need for health professionals with strong public health training. This certificate also offers a "stepped pathway" directly into the University's Master of Public Health (MPH) program, providing you with full credit for the subjects you complete.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

No specific entry requirements are listed on the available page content. Please contact The University of Melbourne directly for detailed admission criteria.
Contact: student-visa@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: 03 8344 4022

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Career pathways in government, NGOs, hospitals, research, community health and many more.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can credits from the Graduate Certificate in Public Health be applied towards the Master of Public Health?

Yes. This certificate offers a "stepped pathway" directly into the University's Master of Public Health (MPH) program, providing you with full credit for the subjects you complete in the Graduate Certificate.

What is the cost of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health?

The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $18,000. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.

What subjects can I choose as electives in this course?

You can choose two elective subjects that interest you the most. Each elective introduces essential public health knowledge and skills needed for practice in specialised areas like biostatistics, epidemiology, leadership and management, and/or qualitative research.

Is there an online version of this course available?

Yes. If you're already working in public health, you may be interested in the accelerated, wholly online Graduate Certificate in Public Health (Online). This course runs part-time over six online terms per year, and you study one subject at a time.

Who is the Graduate Certificate in Public Health designed for?

The course is designed for health professionals looking to enhance their skills in public health practice, policy, or management; individuals seeking a valuable qualification to strengthen their career path in the health sector; those interested in responding to public health challenges in various health and social policy contexts; and anyone considering a pathway to further study, such as the Master of Public Health.

Application

How to Apply

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Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

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