Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Public Health

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health is designed to equip students with fundamental skills that will prepare them for public health practice and enhance their existing professional abilities in healthcare practice, policy, and management.

Overview

• Gain essential public health skills to enhance professional practice.
• Strengthen career path and respond to urgent public health challenges.
• Receive full credit towards the Master of Public Health program.

This certificate offers a "stepped pathway" directly into the University's Master of Public Health (MPH) program, providing full credit for the subjects completed.

Who is the Graduate Certificate in Public Health for?

This course is for:

• Health professionals looking to enhance their skills in public health practice, policy, or management.
• Individuals seeking to gain a valuable qualification to strengthen their career path in the health sector.
• Those interested in responding to public health challenges in various health and social policy contexts.
• Anyone considering a pathway to further study, such as the Master of Public Health.

The program has two key parts:

1. The core component includes two compulsory subjects that provide a solid, multidisciplinary foundation in public health theory and practice.
2. The elective component allows students to choose two subjects that interest them most, introducing essential public health knowledge and skills needed for practice in specialized areas.

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Public Health?

Studying the Graduate Certificate in Public Health means being part of the solution to critical health challenges facing communities today. Public health professionals are vital in understanding and addressing widespread health issues, promoting wellbeing, and shaping policies that improve lives.

The University of Melbourne, a leader in public health education, delivers this course. It is ranked number 3 in Australia and 25th globally for public health, and 20th globally for Medical and Health.

Course Details

• Course code: GC-PUBHLTH
• Duration: 6 months full-time / 1 year part-time
• Location: Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville)
• Intake: February, July
• Fees: AUD $16,992 (2025 indicative first year fee)
  • Note: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available

Related Courses

The University of Melbourne also offers the Master of Public Health (MPH) course, where subjects completed within the Graduate Certificate can be fully credited towards this master's course.