- 0.5 years (or part-time equivalent)
- Ipswich
- Toowoomba
- Online
- Feb, Sep
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- AUD 4,656
- (Indicative annual fee)
Overview
- Help shape and improve our population’s health with UniSQ’s Graduate Certificate of Public Health.
- Build a rewarding career by learning to develop and evaluate health programs for communities to promote health and wellbeing and manage causes of health – including biological, social, and environmental.
- Benefit from case-based learning and an integrated approach to learning the five main public health disciplines: biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health policy and management, and social and behavioural science.
- Engage in flexible learning – delivered online, you can study while making an impact and applying specialised skills in your current role.
Highly engaging
I was incredibly fortunate to learn from such a phenomenal teaching team at UniSQ. Not only were the lecturers highly engaging in the way they taught, but they also took an interest in actually getting to know us as individuals.
Sally - Health
Career outcomes
Public health practitioners collaborate with different healthcare teams to improve community health outcomes, and find work in organisations such as non-profit organisations, clinics, community health centres, and local government.
Job positions may include:
- health educator
- healthcare outreach liaison
- community health worker
- public health program assistant
- epidemiology support officer
- environment health inspector.
What you'll study
To graduate from the Graduate Certificate of Public Health, you must successfully complete 4 units of study.
Degree structure
A postgraduate university degree typically comprises of advanced coursework and research opportunities, allowing you to deepen your expertise in a specific field while building upon foundational knowledge.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previous studies or relevant work experience. This could reduce the number of courses you need to study to complete your degree.
Other study options
If you’re interested in further study, after completion of this degree you can go on to study the Graduate Diploma of Public Health or the Master of Public Health (if you meet all the entry requirements).
Entry requirements
There are many ways to be considered for entry into a UniSQ degree based on your education, work experience and relevant personal attributes. You need to satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry into this postgraduate degree.
- Completed of a 3-year or 4-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in the area of health with a 4.8 GPA or higher;
or - completed of a 3-year or 4-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in a different discipline with a 4.8 GPA or higher, and completed of 1 year of full-time work experience in a healthcare setting.
You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires:
- IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.
Entry pathways
There is more than one way to get into university, and if you're not sure about your entry options get in touch to discuss.
Fees and scholarships
- This estimated 2025 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (4 units per year) and does not include cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
- This is an indicative guide only and your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment.
- We review our fees annually and they may increase each year.
- Further details are available on the Fees website.
Additional costs
You may be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee as part of your degree cost.
Payment options
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP is a government loan scheme that allows you to defer payment until your income reaches a certain threshold. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Services Australia.
UniSQ Scholarships
We offer scholarships for academic excellence, community leadership, and financial need - you can apply for more than one!
Find out moreHow to apply
Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.
ApplyYou can select to start your study in Trimester 1 or 3.
| Study period | Application closing date | Orientation | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2025 | Monday 10 February | Monday 3 February | Monday 10 February |
| Trimester 3, 2025 | Monday 8 September | Monday 1 September | Monday 8 September |
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Monday 16 February | Monday 9 February | Monday 16 February |
More information on application key dates is available.
Preparing to apply
You've made the decision to study at UniSQ - congratulations! Take the next steps:
The entry requirements for your degree will provide you with details regarding the documentation to provide. These may include:
- interviews and selection criteria
- CV/resume or LinkedIn profile
- referee reports.
After you’ve submitted your application, you will be emailed a reference number. You will be notified via email the outcome of your application within 10 business days.
Follow the link in your email from UniSQ or log in to the application portal to accept your offer.
Find out more
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Frequently asked questions
A Graduate Certificate in Public Health can lead to a variety of career opportunities within many difference sectors including:
- public and private hospitals
- private clinics
- community health centres
- local government.
The duration of public health certificate programs will vary depending on the education provider you choose.
At UniSQ, a Health Grad Cert of Public Health will take you approximately half a year to complete. Some students choose to study part-time which increases the time it takes to finish the required courses to finish your public health graduate certificate.
At UniSQ you can study our public health online or on-campus, allowing you to choose where you study, when you study and even how you study.
Discover more about the different ways you can study a Graduate Certificate in Public Health with UniSQ.
The entry requirements for a Grad Cert in Public Health will vary depending on the learning provider you choose to study with.
At UniSQ, to gain entry into our Graduate Certificate of Public Health you need to:
- Have completed a three or four year health degree, meeting GPA requirements.
- Hold a three or four year bachelor degree and have completed one year of full-time work experience in a healthcare setting.
For more information on entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Public Health, please view the entry requirements section of this page.
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this Public Health Graduate Certificate we offer a number of Health bachelor degrees as a pathway option for you.
Do you still have questions? Get in touch with one of our iconnect support staff to talk through your options.
