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Protect and promote community wellbeing with public health at UniSQ. Focus on disease prevention, health education, and policy development preparing you to create healthier futures and drive meaningful change.

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Postgraduate (further study)

A postgraduate degree is an advanced qualification pursued after completing an undergraduate degree or significant work experience. It includes master's degrees, as well as postgraduate diplomas and certificates.

Degree
Location
Start
Graduate Certificate of Public Health
Campus
  • Ipswich
  • Toowoomba
  • Online
Start
  • Feb, Sep
Graduate Diploma of Public Health
Campus
  • Ipswich
  • Online
Start
  • Feb, Sep
Master of Public Health
Campus
  • Ipswich
  • Online
Start
  • Feb, Sep

Research (higher degrees by research)

Research degrees are master's or doctorate/doctoral programs centred on in-depth study within a specific field, allowing you to conduct highly specialised research under the guidance of expert supervisors.

Degree
Location
Start
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Campus
  • Ipswich
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
  • External
Start
  • Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Nov
Master of Research
Campus
  • Ipswich
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
  • External
Start
  • Jan, May, Aug

Studying at UniSQ

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Experience real-world learning

Preparing our students to become career ready with hands-on practical experience and industry placements.

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Graduate certificate vs graduate diploma

Discover the difference between a graduate certificate and a graduate diploma and which degree is right for you.

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Recognition of prior learning

Find out if your prior skills, knowledge and experience can earn you credit towards your postgraduate degree.

Frequently asked questions

If you’re wanting to create positive change in your community, studying public health opens up a range of career pathways where you can make an impact. You’ll develop your analytical, research and communication skills while exploring the epidemiological, social and behavioural issues related to health.

At UniSQ, we understand every student has had a different journey to study. That’s why we offer pathway programs to get you your place at university and access our wide range of health degrees. Whether you’ve just finished high school, haven’t studied in years, or have a VET, TAFE or other relevant qualification, you’ll have the opportunity to start a public health degree at UniSQ.

Yes! UniSQ is dedicated to giving students the flexibility necessary to balance studies with work and everyday life. Whether you’re looking to study public health online, on-campus or a combination of the two, UniSQ offers several postgraduate public health degrees and diplomas that can fit into your life.

According to the Good Universities Guide, 2025, UniSQ is rated 5/5 stars for health services and support:

  • skill development
  • student support
  • teaching quality. 

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