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Course Overview
Eligibility
English Language Proficiency — at least one of the following:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin
0 credit point compulsory unit, required in first study period
Principles and Practice of Public Health
Core unit
Contemporary Health Issues and Policies
Core unit
Health Promotion
Core unit
Research Literacy
Core unit for Trimester 1 2026 commencing students; optional for Trimester 2 2026 commencing students
Health Equity and Human Rights
Core unit
Epidemiology 1
Core unit
Biostatistics 1
Core unit
Health Protection
Core unit
Research Methods in Health and Social Development
Optional core unit for Trimester 2 2026 commencing students. Recommended for students wishing to continue into the Master of Public Health and complete a minor or major project option.
Common Questions
Yes. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Public Health, you will have the option of enhancing your skills by continuing on to the Master of Public Health, and you will have already completed half of the credit points from the masters. Students wishing to complete a minor or major project option in the master's are recommended to complete core unit HSH753 Research Methods in Health and Social Development.
The estimated tuition fee for a full-fee paying place is $30,600 for 1 year full-time. This is provided as a guide only and represents the typical tuition fees for students completing this course within the same year they started. You may be eligible for a Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loan, including FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP, depending on your course, type of fee place, and your citizenship or residency status.
The Graduate Diploma of Public Health is ideal for both clinical and non-clinical health professionals, as well as graduates from other disciplines who are passionate about improving the health of individuals, communities and populations. It is suitable for those wanting to take the first step towards a leadership role in public health.
The course is available in two intakes: Trimester 1 starting in March and Trimester 2 starting in July. Both intakes are available at the Burwood (Melbourne) campus and online.
Yes. If you are a Deakin alumnus starting a postgraduate award course, you may be eligible for a 10% discount on your enrolment fees, applied per unit, as part of the Postgraduate Bursary program.
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