Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion

The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion is designed for individuals seeking to integrate health promotion, primary prevention, or population approaches into their existing role or for those looking for a career change. This program focuses on developing innovative responses to ensure a sustainable future, addressing complex social and environmental public health challenges.

Program Overview

In this program, students will:

• Develop health promotion knowledge and skills to apply in diverse sectors, promoting health and wellbeing
• Learn the principles underpinning health promotion and public health
• Research, design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based health promotion actions in various settings

Location and Duration

• Location: Online
• Duration: 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time

Indicative Fees

• 2026 Fees:
  • CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place): A$4,768
  • Fee-paying: A$13,044

Career Outcomes

Career opportunities for graduates include:

• Community engagement officer in government and community organisations
• Community worker
• Health education officer
• Health promotion worker
• Project manager
• Social advocate

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

• Australian Health Promotion Association
• International Union for Health Promotion and Education
• Public Health Association of Australia

Program Detail

Program Structure

• Specialised courses (1): 12 units
  • PUB600 Public Health Research and Evidence
• Required courses from a specified list (3): 36 units
  • Select a total of 36 units from:
    • PUB702 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
    • PUB703 Health Promotion Principles
    • PUB704 Healthy Public Policy and Advocacy
    • PUB705 Health Promotion Community Assessment and Planning

Program Requirements

To graduate, students must successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the program structure.

Entry Requirements

• Completion of a recognised AQF Level 7 bachelors degree (or equivalent) from a recognised higher education institution
• Non-graduates with extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• English language requirements must also be met

Inherent Academic Requirements

Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. These requirements ensure that students can demonstrate the fundamental skills, capabilities, and knowledge necessary to achieve the program's learning outcomes while maintaining academic integrity.

Fees and Scholarships

• Commonwealth Supported Places: Substantially subsidised by the Australian Government
• Fee-paying Places: Not covered by any government subsidy; students pay the full cost of courses
• International Fee-paying Places: Annual tuition fees based on 2025 rates, with the equivalent full-time student load as per the recommended study sequence

How to Apply

Domestic applicants apply for admission directly to the University of the Sunshine Coast. International applicants can find information on how to apply and key application closing dates on the university's website.