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52 weeks
Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville)
Full time / Part time
February, July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AUD $18,000 (2026 indicative first year / total course fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available.
Duration
6 months full time / 1 year part time
Intakes
February, July
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Biostatistics
12.5 points, compulsory (Semester 1 or 2, On Campus or Online).
Epidemiology 1
12.5 points, compulsory (Semester 1 or 2, On Campus or Online).
Foundations of Public Health
12.5 points, elective (Semester 1 or 2, On Campus or Online).
Public Health Leadership and Policy
12.5 points, elective (Semester 1, On Campus or Online).
Qualitative Research in Public Health
12.5 points, elective (Semester 1 or 2, On Campus or Online).
Applied Program Development
12.5 points, elective (Semester 2, On Campus or Online).
Further electives
Alternatively, the full list of electives in the Master of Public Health may also be chosen.
Common Questions
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.
The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $18,000. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for 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.
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.
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
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Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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