Graduate Diploma in Public Health
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Public Health?
The Graduate Diploma in Public Health provides the opportunity to develop skills and acquire knowledge essential for the effective practice of public health. This course provides graduates with the ability to determine the nature of community health problems and the skills to initiate steps in defining and alleviating them by bringing together the various services available.
One of the major aims of the program is to promote a proactive role by public health professionals with regard to the coordination of relevant community resources. It will equip health professionals from a broad range of backgrounds with knowledge and skills from a variety of disciplines, to define, critically analyse and resolve public health problems.
To this end you will study a wide range of evaluation processes and research methods such as policy analysis, economic evaluation, epidemiology and qualitative methods. Practical program skills are extended in community development and health promotion.
| Local | International | |
| Delivery Mode | On campus | On campus |
| Location | Parramatta campus | Parramatta campus |
| Duration | 1 Year Full Time/1.5 Years Part Time | 1 Year Full Time |
| Intake Information | Available Intake 2 (February) and Intake 5 (July) | Available Intake 2 (February) and Intake 5 (July) |
| Course Code | 952524 [Intake 2 (February)] 955524 [Intake 5 (July)] | 4572.3 [CRICOS Code 051237A] |
| Fee Information | Local Course Fees (opens in a new window) | International Course Fees (opens in a new window) |
Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Public Health can pursue careers in areas as diverse as community work, environmental health, health information management, health promotion and hospital administration.
How to Apply
All domestic applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.
All international applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.
If you are interested in completing a higher research degree, for example Masters Honours, information is accessible from UWS Research (opens in a new window).
