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14 Sep 2026
Course Overview
What is a Graduate Diploma of Public Health? The Graduate Diploma of Public Health provides advanced knowledge, preparing health professionals to address public health challenges and improve health and wellbeing. It emphasises the social determinants of health, equipping you to address inequalities for the most vulnerable populations around the world You will gain an understanding of current global and environmental health issues, health policy, systems and economics, along with social, behavioural and cultural determinants of health. The course develops skills such as planning, implementation and evaluation of public health programs, health promotion and disease prevention strategies, advocacy, statistics and epidemiology and analytical and communication skills. Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma of Public Health, you may progress your career in Public Health or complete further study with the Master of Public Health. More Learning outcomes Identify and analyse the major issues that affect the health of populations. Evaluate the effectiveness of policy and management to promote health and welfare. Identify and describe environmental risk factors that affect the health and safety of a population. Demonstrate a commitment to the ethical practice of public health, and the principles of access and equity. Apply local and global public health awareness to public health challenges. Download course guide Start online application Study mode Online, On campus Campus locations* Online, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney Student Domestic International Course duration 1 year full time, 2 years part time Start date 14 Sep 2026 15 Feb 2027 31 May 2027 13 Sep 2027 View all key dates Fee & scholarships Learn more This is an AQF Level 8 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd. *For more details on international student study options .
Where You Can Study
Sydney
1 Chambers Rd, Leura, NSW 2780
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, Behavioural and Cultural Factors in Public Health
Health Systems and Economics
Global and Environmental Health Issues
Epidemiology
Health Promotion and Community Health
Digital Health and Informatics
Specialisation subject - choose 3 of 5.
Biostatistics
Specialisation subject - choose 3 of 5.
Design Thinking
Specialisation subject - choose 3 of 5.
Health Policy and Advocacy
Specialisation subject - choose 3 of 5.
Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Specialisation subject - choose 3 of 5.
Common Questions
Yes, Torrens University offers a range of scholarships for international students, including the Motivational Scholarship (up to 25% off tuition), the PEPEA Scholarship (50% off tuition), and the Offshore Online Scholarship (up to 30% off for students studying online from outside Australia). These are available across all faculties for new students on a rolling intake basis.
Yes, students from recognised partner institutions may be eligible for pathway scholarships such as the Ironwood Pathway (20% off), Pearl Pathway (30% off), or Kings College Malaysia partnership discounts, subject to faculty and enrolment conditions.
Yes, Torrens University offers an Alumni Scholarship designed to support graduates who wish to pursue further qualifications, helping them build on their existing academic achievements.
Yes, the Motivational Scholarship (Trimester 1 Accelerated) offers 30% off tuition fees for new students commencing in the Trimester 1 Accelerated intake in 2026, available across all faculties except BMIHMS, Nursing, and Higher Degrees by Research programs.
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