Graduate Diploma in Public Health

Yes, this fully online, multidisciplinary course is available in both internal and external study modes and can be studied full-time (6 months) or part-time. It is designed for health professionals seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in public health while continuing to work.

Applicants require an undergraduate degree from a tertiary institution, preferably in a health science area, education, behavioural sciences, social sciences or management. Admission is at the discretion of the course coordinator/School and depends on the applicant's academic background, work experience, and supplementary information provided, including a CV and a one-page personal statement.

For 2026, the indicative first-year fee for a Commonwealth supported place is $4,200, and for a domestic fee-paying place it is $13,932. These fees are based on a full-time study load of 100 credit points and are indicative only, subject to change.

You will learn to apply discipline-specific knowledge in public health, think critically in problem solving and decision making, access and use information technology to evaluate and interpret public health data, communicate effectively within public health contexts, demonstrate how different national contexts impact the health of individuals and communities, and work effectively as an individual and within a team environment.

Yes, this course is available to international offshore students and has a CRICOS code of 079914E. International students must demonstrate English proficiency, with a minimum IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0).