Public health is a broad area that's generally concerned with improving health and well-being by carrying out actions that will have an impact at a population or whole-of-community level. Graduate Diploma of Public Health program is offered at Edith Cowan University.
Public Health, Postgraduate Diploma
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Overview
Graduate Diploma of Public Health offered at Edith Cowan University practitioners are health professionals who have the skills required to help individuals and communities to have greater control over their health and well-being, and to influence organisational and political environments in ways that lead to better health for all.
Current Australian priorities for public health are to reduce health disparities between different population groups and to positively influence social, economic, physical and biological factors that play a role in determining overall health outcomes.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply cognitive, technical and interpretative skills to investigate and evaluate complex psychosocial and health issues in authentic situations.
- Communicate advanced public health knowledge, concepts and ideas to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrate high level independent judgement and management skills by planning, implementing and evaluating a substantial public health study.
Employment opportunities
Graduates would be suited to roles in the government, not-for-profit or health advocacy sectors.
Possible future job titles
Health Promotion Officer, Project Officer, Health Education Officer
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Public Health Leadership
- Diversity, Culture and Health
- Communicable Disease
- Law and Ethical Issues
- Maternal, Child and Youth Health
- Drug Use and Addictive Behaviours
- Ageing, Health and Wellbeing
- Public Health Planning and Evaluation
- Principles of Environmental Health
- Occupational Health Management
- Biostatistics
- Food Vision
- Applied Food Science and Systems
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 12 months
- Average part-time duration 24 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Duration description
Online and part time options are available only for domestic students.
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus, Online
English Language Requirements
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General Requirements
CRICOS code: 071517E
- It is desirable that all applicants demonstrate their commitment to the field of public health. Evidence may include, but is not limited to: publication of written work on a public health issue in the media or in a professional publication, membership of a community or professional group dedicated to public health-related goals, volunteer or paid work experience in a community organisation that seeks to advance the interests of a disadvantaged population or equivalent.
Tuition Fee
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20450 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 20450 AUD per year and a duration of 12 months.
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Living costs for Joondalup
- 1400 - 2500 AUD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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