Graduate Diploma in Public Health

Yes. The graduate diploma provides an articulation pathway into the Master of Public Health. You can also elect to further your studies by adding an extension to gain research experience through additional research methodology courses and/or an advanced research project, which may make you eligible to apply to pursue a PhD. You can also combine your master's degree with health leadership and management, global health or infectious diseases intelligence through dual or dual extension options.

The Graduate Diploma in Public Health can be completed in one year of full-time study or 1.7 years part-time. The program consists of six courses in total: two core courses and four elective courses.

For 2026, the indicative Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) first year fee is $7,000 and the fee to complete the degree is also $7,000. For domestic full-fee paying students, the indicative first year full fee is $29,500 and the fee to complete the degree is $29,500. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $45,500 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $46,500. Fees are subject to annual review and may vary accordingly.

This program offers flexible delivery options. Courses can be taken online or face-to-face, full-time or part-time. The program is available at the Kensington campus and online, allowing you to complete your study from anywhere in the world. Online learning spaces facilitate collaborative learning so you can connect with fellow students and course convenors in real-time.

Yes. The program is designed to be relevant to the workplace, with many opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to practice. One such opportunity is the internship program, where you'll gain practical experience in relevant health organisations. A range of domestic and international internship placements are offered in Australia, Asia and the Pacific.