Graduate Diploma in Global Health

Pathway 1

• A three year undergraduate degree in any field of study, AND
• Two years of full-time professional or volunteer experience in a relevant field (may include experience in health or public health services acquired as part of a degree of four or more years duration, e.g. MBBS, MD)

Pathway 2

• An undergraduate degree plus an honours in a relevant field of study, OR
• A postgraduate degree in a relevant field of study

Relevant fields of professional experience include:

• Roles in health: allied health, medicine, nursing, oral health, public health, environmental health or psychology
• Roles in health service provision or health management in human services: social work, community development, service navigation or case management
• Roles that involve working specifically on health-related activities or portfolios: health-focused positions in emergency services, management, research, engineering, law, science, mathematics and statistics, economics, journalism or policy

Relevant fields of study include:

• Medicine, nursing, allied health, health sciences, biomedical sciences, dentistry, social sciences, social work, psychology, paramedicine, environmental health, health administration, policy studies or development studies

Pathway 3 (Exceptional cases)

• Extensive professional experience in health or public health without a relevant degree
• At least five years of full-time, relevant experience
• The School of Population Health may invite applicants to attend an interview

Indigenous Alternative Entry Scheme

• Aimed at redressing the imbalance of access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to population health programs
• Entry based on interest in public health and relevant educational and/or professional experience

English Language Requirements

• Evidence of English proficiency may be required depending on educational background and citizenship
• Acceptable evidence includes: English language test results, prior study in the medium of English, or other qualifying qualifications

There's strong demand for global health professionals in the public and private health sectors, both within Australia and internationally. Graduates typically find work through bilateral and multilateral international aid organisations, UN-based organisations, civil society and NGOs, private foundations, health departments, academia and development-based organisations. This program can lead to a career in: government departments and ministries of health, public health networks, local area health services, universities and research institutes, international health policy and funding institutions, non-governmental agencies, mental health services, and Indigenous health organisations.