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Full time / Part time / Online / On-campus
20 July 2026 | 01 March 2027 | 19 July 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Parramatta South Campus, Western Sydney University, Parramatta NSW
Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000
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
Social Determinants of Health
Public Health Systems and Policy
Introduction to Epidemiology
Introduction to Biostatistics
Infectious Diseases and Outbreak Response
Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
Common Questions
The Graduate Diploma program in public health is designed for health professionals who wish to extend and consolidate both practical and research skills for public health practice. Students study a wide range of evaluation processes and research methods relating to public health and policy analysis, economic evaluation, epidemiology and biostatistics.
Yes. This program provides an entry point to the Master of Public Health for those who wish to continue their professional development with further studies.
The course is available at Parramatta South campus (UAC 950515) and Online (UAC 950516). It can be studied Full Time over 1 year, with a Part Time option also available.
Yes. Discounted student fees are available through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) when undertaking this course in 2026. The indicative annual fee for domestic students is from $11,885.
The upcoming intake dates are 20 July 2026 (Spring 2026), 01 March 2027 (Autumn 2027), and 19 July 2027 (Spring 2027).
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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