Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing equips students with the latest knowledge on adolescent health, development, and prevention strategies. This program is designed to provide specialized knowledge in adolescent health and wellbeing through an online format, allowing students to study at their own pace and around their personal and professional commitments.

Course Details

• Course code: GC-ADOLHW
• Duration: 1 year part-time
• Location: Online
• Intake: March, July
• Fees: AUD $12,000 (2025 indicative first year fee)
• Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available

Program Structure

The program offers two specializations: health promotion or oncology. Students will gain skills to work effectively with individuals and communities in schools, local areas, and health services.

Target Audience

The Graduate Certificate in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing is ideal for professionals from various fields who want to deepen their understanding of adolescent health and wellbeing. This includes healthcare workers, educators, social workers, and others with an interest in this area.

Why Study This Program

Adolescent health and wellbeing are influenced by a complex interplay of biological and social factors. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on the lives of young people, addressing their unique health and wellbeing needs in various settings.

Related Programs

• Master of Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
• Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing

Related Study Areas

• Biomedical sciences
• Health
• Medicine
• Science

Acknowledgement

The University of Melbourne acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands on which they work, learn, and live. They pay respect to Elders past, present, and future, and acknowledge the importance of Indigenous knowledge in the Academy.