About this program
Graduate Diploma in Public Health
The Graduate Diploma of Public Health equips you with the skills needed to investigate, critique and respond to real world population health problems in local and global contexts. This course is delivered by CDU and the Menzies School of Health Research. You will be taught by leading Menzies Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, global health, public health practice and health research.
Admission requirements
Admission criteria
Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree or equivalent. Registered nurses who are graduates of a hospital-based program are also eligible for entry.
This course requires you to have a high level of academic reading and writing. If you are not confident in your academic literacy skills, you are encouraged to fully utilise the University's academic support services.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Program content
The Graduate Diploma of Public Health is a one year course. The core units cover the essential knowledge and skills of public health and the choice of specialist electives provide students with opportunities to explore various areas of public health practice, Indigenous health and global health.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
Tuition fee: $29,520
Qualification
You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in: epidemiology; biostatistics; quantitative and qualitative research methods. You will learn to analyse and interpret population health information, evaluate and design public health interventions and formulate strategies to address complex health and social issues. You will apply public health approaches to: health promotion; disease control; health systems; health policy; decision making; the environment and the sustainable development goals.
On completion, you can articulate to the Master of Public Health with the option of undertaking a supervised research project.
Career paths
Upon graduating, you will be equipped to work in various areas of public health, including professional public health practice; health policy and planning; epidemiology; communicable and chronic disease control; health research; community development and aid work, both nationally and internationally.
Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in a broad range of public health roles in government and non-government organisations (NGO) or you may move into our Master of Public Health.
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Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is a sustainable, innovative, creative and inclusive new world university located in northern Australia teaching 24,000 students from more than 69 nationalities across 11 campuses and training centres, in over 100 regional and remote locations; and...
Why study at Charles Darwin University
High Graduate Salaries
CDU is ranked the number one Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes.
Leader in Online Learning
CDU is a pioneer in e-learning and has been delivering courses online for almost 20 years. While you are studying online with CDU, you'll be studying with an innovative multi-sector university that is a leader in research and online study delivery.
Personal
With small class sizes, lecturers know your name and provide personalised support and advice.
Supportive
You will receive support from academic staff and the dedicated International Student Support team, who will work with you throughout your studies to ensure your success.
Convenient
Our main campus in Casuarina is surrounded by nature, with bike paths linking the University to the tropical surrounds, including a beautiful beach a few minutes away. Affordable public transport connects the campus to the Darwin Central Business District (CBD).
Dual-sector university is a pathway for everyone, from VET and undergraduate courses to postgraduate and higher degrees by research.
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