Overview

This Graduate Diploma of Public Health from Charles Darwin University provides the unique opportunity to learn from acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, global health, public health practice and health research.

Quick Facts:

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
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 opportunities for our graduate include professional public health practice; health policy and planning; epidemiology; communicable and chronic disease control; health research; community development and aid work.
This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. The University's academic support services are on hand should you need support.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Indigenous Health

Epidemiology

Public Health

Qualitative Research
Sexual and Reproductive Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-17 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Darwin, Australia

Disciplines

Public Health View 141 other Masters in Public Health in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 0101050
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate diploma, master's degree, or equivalent international qualification. Registered nurses who are graduates of a hospital-based program are also eligible for entry.
Consideration will be given to applicants who hold a graduate certificate.
Applicants who have completed the CDU International Masters Qualifying Program (ZMQP01) or the Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program (ZAMQP1) are eligible for entry.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

31584 AUD / year

≈ 31584 AUD / year

Additional Details

If you are enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP), your tuition fees will be subsidised by the Government (you won't have to pay this back).

Living costs

Darwin

Australia

1493 - 2530 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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