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The Graduate Diploma in Public Health equips students for careers, further studies, and research in public health. This program delivers essential competencies to begin a public health career while meeting the educational requirements of professionals seeking career advancement. Graduates will acquire the fundamental skills needed for public health practice in diverse environments. Develop comprehensive knowledge of health promotion, social health factors, key population health issues, and strategies to enhance these in various professional settings. The diploma also serves as a pathway to pursue the Master of Public Health and related combined or extended degree programs.
Applicants are required to have either:
An undergraduate degree in a field relevant to public health or health management and two years full-time professional or volunteer experience. This may also include equivalent professional experience acquired as part of a degree of 4 or more years duration (e.g. MBBS, MD).
OR
An undergraduate degree plus an honours or postgraduate degree in a field relevant to public health or health management.
Examples include, but are not restricted to, medicine, nursing, allied health, health sciences, biomedical sciences, dentistry, sociology, behavioural and social sciences, social work, psychology, marketing, human services, emergency services, environmental health, veterinary science, health administration, business, management, engineering, law, science, mathematics and statistics, economics, policy studies and development studies.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.