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ECU’s Graduate Certificate of Public Health offers students the opportunity to gain entry level skills and knowledge required for a career in public health practice. Public Health is a broad field which aims to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of the general population. Public health practitioners encourage individuals and communities to have greater control over their health and well-being, and to influence relevant organisations that lead to better health for all. Graduates gain skills in surveillance and in building an 'evidence-base' for public health issues. They also have skills which address issues around social injustice and health inequities. The course can also be used as a pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Public Health or the full Master of Public Health program.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.
Students are required to complete one core unit and two core options. From Core Option List 1, students can select one unit from either HST5161 or HST5210 and any unit from from List 2. Note, students who are planning to progress to the Graduate Diploma of Public Health (W61) or the full Master of Public Health program (I62) should select either HST6337, HST6338, HST6355 or HST6510 as one of their core option units from List 2 to ensure they meet course progression and articulation requirements.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MMP6100 | Evidence-Based Practice | 20 |
| Core Option List 1 Students must select at least one unit from: | ||
| HST5161 ^ | Public Health: Philosophy, Principles and Practice | 20 |
| HST5120 ^ | Epidemiology | 20 |
| Core Option List 2 Students may select one unit from: | ||
| HST6337 ^ | Communicable Disease | 20 |
| HST6338 ^ | Law and Ethical Issues | 20 |
| HST6355 ^ | Ageing, Health and Wellbeing | 20 |
| HST6510 ^ | Public Health Planning and Evaluation | 20 |
| HST6335 ^ | Public Health Strategies | 20 |
| HST6350 ^ | Drug Use and Addictive Behaviours | 20 |
| NUT6110 ^ | Food Vision | 20 |
| OHS6205 ^ | Health, Safety and Workplace Environment | 20 |
| OHS6137 ^ | Emergency & Crisis Management | 20 |
| OHS6178 ^ | Occupational Toxicology | 20 |
| MAT5212 ^ | Biostatistics | 20 |
Please note: Most core option units run once per year and some are run exclusively online. Please refer to the ECU timetable for scheduling.
^ Core Option
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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