Program Overview

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences is an interdisciplinary program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to identify and resolve complex environmental health risks. This program is an entry point for those looking to develop a foundation of knowledge in environmental health risks, how they affect public health, and how to create viable solutions.

Program Details

• Duration: 1 year part-time (only available as part-time study)
• Location: Gatton, External, Herston, Pharmacy Aust Cntr Excellence, St Lucia
• Program Code: 5706
• AQF: Level 8
• Scholarships available

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or
• To have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in environmental health or related public health setting.
• A grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Relevant Disciplines

Relevant disciplines include:

• Nursing
• Paramedicine
• Environmental technology
• Medicine
• Environmental management
• Public health management
• Environmental science
• Science and health sciences

Fees and Scholarships

• Indicative annual fee: $6,150 (2026)
• International student fee: AUD $25,016 (2026)
• Government assistance and financial aid available
• Scholarships available, including:
  • Edwin Munro Scholarship in Agricultural Science
  • William Ivers Memorial Scholarship
  • Professor Frank Monsour AM Scholarship
  • Charles Ferdinand Marks and Elizabeth Gray Marks Prize

How to Apply

All international applications should be submitted to UQ. The program code for the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences is 5706. International students who want to study this program will not be eligible for a Student Visa (subclass 500).

Career Possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Environmental systems specialist
• Environmental scientist
• Senior research technician
• Environment reporting and analysis specialist
• Environment consultant
• Sustainability manager
• Sustainability adviser
• Community and sustainability manager
• Regulatory affairs associate
• Principal environmental officer

Program Highlights

• Prepare yourself for a wide variety of roles and responsibilities across a number of employment sectors.
• Learn from a broad range of UQ experts while undertaking courses tailored to your specific needs.
• With options to study online, on campus, or a combination of both, you can structure your study to suit your needs.

What You'll Study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

• Risk Communication
• Introduction to Environmental Health
• Climate Change and Environmental Management
• Health Economics and Policy

English Language Requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ, please refer to the university's website.

Student Visas

This program does not meet the eligibility requirements for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500). To study this program in Australia, you will need a temporary visa or residency status with study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.