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Course Information

Graduate Diploma of Public Health

Effective from 01-JAN-2022 : Code W61

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. Public health practitioners work across the lifespan, including the early years, child and adolescent health, and healthy aging to support population health. This graduate diploma offers a range of elective units to allow students to specialise in an area of interest. The course can also be used as a pathway into the Master of Public Health. Public health graduates work in health promotion or health services, epidemiology, planning and evaluating nutrition and physical activity programs and support services for people with addictions.

Disclaimer

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply cognitive, technical and interpretative skills to investigate and evaluate complex psychosocial and health issues in authentic situations.
2. Communicate advanced public health knowledge, concepts and ideas to a variety of audiences.
3. Demonstrate high level independent judgement and management skills by planning, implementing and evaluating a substantial public health study.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 8)

• Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

It is desirable that all applicants demonstrate their commitment to the field of public health. Evidence may include, but is not limited to: publication of written work on a public health issue in the media or in a professional publication, membership of a community or professional group dedicated to public health-related goals, volunteer or paid work experience in a community organisation that seeks to advance the interests of a disadvantaged population or equivalent.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 1 Year
• Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Leesa Narelle COSTELLO

Course Structure

Students are required to complete four (4) core units and two (2) recommended elective units.

Note: Students can only take one unit from: NUT5116 or NUT5114 NUT5116 - Students wishing to take this unit must have completed University studies in chemistry due to the scientific nature of the unit content and assessments. Please speak to the Unit Coordinator to discuss suitability before enrolling into the unit.

Please note: Most recommended elective units run every year, however, some only run once every two years. Some units may also run exclusively on-campus or online. Please refer to the ECU timetable for delivery schedules.

** Students who commence the degree mid-year will complete units in a different order and must seek advice from the Student Hub.