Program Overview

Specialist Certificate in Public Health

Overview

The Specialist Certificate in Public Health is designed to provide valuable skills for public health practice, enhancing professional abilities and addressing Australia's need for public health professionals. This program offers a "stepped pathway" into the Graduate Certificate in Public Health and/or the Master of Public Health, giving full credit for completed subjects.

Course Details

• Course code: SC-PUBHLTH
• Duration: 6 months part-time
• Location: Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville)
• Intake: February, July
• Fees: AUD $8,496 (2025 indicative first year fee)
• Note: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available

Who is the Specialist Certificate in Public Health for?

This course is for professionals looking to:

• Enhance skills in public health practice, policy, or management
• Gain a valuable, skills-based qualification to boost their career path
• Contribute to solving important public health challenges
• Explore a flexible pathway into further public health studies

Why study the Specialist Certificate in Public Health?

Studying this course means being part of the solution to critical health challenges. Public health professionals are vital in understanding and addressing widespread health issues, promoting wellbeing, and shaping policies that improve lives. The course is delivered by the University of Melbourne, a leader in public health education, ranked number 3 in Australia and 25th globally for public health.

Courses related to the Specialist Certificate in Public Health

The Specialist Certificate in Public Health provides a clear pathway to further education at the University of Melbourne. Upon completion, students will receive full credit into:

• The Graduate Certificate in Public Health
• The Master of Public Health (MPH) program

Program Benefits

• Gain essential skills for public health practice
• Strengthen career paths and address Australia's urgent need for public health professionals
• Receive full credit towards the Graduate Certificate in Public Health and/or the Master of Public Health
• Be part of a solution to critical health challenges facing communities today
• Gain practical, multidisciplinary skills urgently needed in the workforce